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.
up when
know Kate. She made a
I asked, looking at
box It’s much cleaner than restaurant food. Give it a try.” Bonnie handed
looked at the bag but didn’t take
finally snapped back to reality and realized the girl in front of her was not her sister, but Neil’s new
“Okay, thanks. You’re Bonnie,
Bonnie. And you are?” Bonnie was
Kate reached out her hand to
was
She probably couldn’t figure out why Kate was being so
between them, expressionless.
to Neil. If she found out
this over, Bonnie’s
at me. No doubt, it was
and left. As for the
the office, Neil was at the entrance. His expression turned cold when
called out from behind me. I turned around to see her
his arms. They looked very much in
her face turned complicated
Kate locked eyes, both of their expressions
out. I looked over to see him not far away, lunch box in
expression instantly hardened, and both men stared
he come all the way here to win you over? I had
Simmons said. He knew about
over and held my hand
you guys Actually. Bonnie looked up at Neil, trying to gauge his reaction. “I thought you were into Russel. He always seemed to have a soft spot for
at Bonnie’s
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