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.

she looked up when she

know Kate. She made a beeline

do you want?” I asked, looking

Whitmore mentioned that you’ve been having stomach issues, so I made you a lunch box It’s much

looked at the bag but didn’t

realized the girl in front of her was not

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

And you are?” Bonnie was

the development department” Kate

tone was very

She probably couldn’t figure out why

stood between them,

Bonnie know that she’s just a relationship surrogate? She always thought she’s special to Neil. If she found out that Neil only liked her because she looked like someone else, would she

mulling this over,

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

time for lunch, so I got up and left. As for the lunch box, I’ll let whoever wants it have it.

was at the entrance.

Bonnie called out from behind me. I turned around to see her bounding toward Neil

looked very

out, and her face turned complicated when she

eyes, both

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

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

arms, looked at Simmons, 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 as devoted as him are hard to come

said. He knew about my divorce with

walked over and held my

Bonnie nestled in Neil’s arms, I steeled myself and held Simmons’s hand back. “Best of luck to 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

darkened at Bonnie’s words.

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