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 colleagueseyes to pop out

Irene!Bonnie yelled, holding up a fancy bag.

when she heard Bonnie’s voice. Her eyes widened in

made a

do you want?” I asked, looking at her

box It’s much cleaner

at the bag but didn’t take it.

back to reality and realized the girl in front of her was not her sister, but Neil’s

“Okay, thanks. You’re

I’m Bonnie. And you are?” Bonnie was

from the development department” Kate reached

tone was very gentle.

figure out why Kate

stood between them, expressionless.

found out that Neil only

I was mulling this over, Bonnie’s

the caller ID, then at me. No doubt, it was

lunch, so I got up and left. As for the

at the entrance. His expression turned cold when he

me. I turned around to

softened a bit. He let Bonnie throw herself into his arms. They looked very much in love, as

turned

both of their expressions

voice rang out. I looked over to see him not far away, lunch box in hand. When he saw Neil, his smile slowly

hardened, and both men stared at each other, hostility

then at me, and cheerfully said, “Irene, did he come all the way here to win you over? I had a feeling he liked you when i saw him back home Men

knew about my divorce with Neil. Gossip–loving Stella must

over and

you guys Actually. Bonnie looked up at Neil, trying to gauge his reaction. “I thought you were into

darkened at Bonnie’s words.

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