Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 120

Chapter 120

Stella’s actions landed me in a bit of a pickle. Simmons seemed to have a hunch about who I was chatting with and what was being discussed. In a soothing tone, he said, “Don’t sweat it. I have a bunch of friends around here, or I can crash at a hotel. Don’t let Stella’s words get to you”

The more Simmons talked, it made it harder for me

Simmons, it’s okay! It’s just for a few days. I have two rooms here, it’s pretty convenient, I replied graciously.

“That’s very kind of you. I should be able to find a place in three days, Simmons replied, looking at me with sparkling eyes.

Well, I guessed he could stay for three days. After all, he was Stella’s brother

The next morning. I woke up to the smell of breakfast. Walking into the kitchen, I saw Simmons wearing an apron, bustling around.

“You’re up! Hurry up and eat so you can get to work,” he said, taking off his apron and bringing over a plate of salad and sausages

I usually grab a bite at the convenience store, as I’m not a fan of getting up early to cook. I had to thank him for this.

Thanks!” I said, stuffing my face with a bowl of noodles.

After finishing, I dashed off to work.

Unfortunately, I ran into Bonnie again at the office entrance. She had just gotten off her scooter. Without a second thought, I floored it and sped past her.

When it was time to get off work at noon, Bonnie suddenly popped up at our department’s entrance, causing a few male colleagues‘ eyes to pop out

“Irene!” Bonnie yelled, holding up a fancy bag.

and she looked up when she heard Bonnie’s voice. Her eyes widened in shock. “Karina?”

made a beeline

want?” I asked, looking at her

been having stomach issues, so I made you a lunch box It’s much cleaner than restaurant food. Give it a try.” Bonnie handed me

looked at the bag but didn’t

snapped back to reality and realized the girl in front of her was

“Okay, thanks. You’re Bonnie, right?” she said in a gentle

huh, I’m Bonnie. And you are?”

Kate reached out her

was very gentle.

taken aback. She probably couldn’t figure

stood between them,

special to Neil. If she found out

I was mulling this over, Bonnie’s

at me.

and left. As for the lunch

office, Neil was at the entrance. His expression turned cold when he saw me.

from behind me. I turned around to see

his arms. They looked

and her face turned complicated

both of their expressions complex.

to see him not far away, lunch

expression instantly hardened, and both men stared at each other,

here to win you over? I had a feeling he liked you

be there, Simmons said. He knew about my divorce with Neil. Gossip–loving Stella must have spilled the beans.

over and held my

This intimate gesture made me uncomfortable, but when I saw Bonnie nestled in Neil’s arms, I steeled myself and held Simmons’s hand back. “Best of luck to you guys Actually. Bonnie looked

expression darkened at

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