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.

was next to Kate’s, and she looked up when

She made a beeline for me.

do you want?” I asked,

box It’s much cleaner than

at the bag but didn’t take it.

the girl in front of her was not her sister, but Neil’s new flame, Bonnie.

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

I’m Bonnie. And you are?” Bonnie

Kate, also from the development department” Kate reached out her

was

taken aback. She probably couldn’t figure

stood between them, expressionless.

to Neil. If she found out that Neil only liked her because she looked like someone else, would she break down

was mulling this

the caller ID, then at me.

up and left. As for the lunch box, I’ll let

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

me. I turned around to see her bounding toward Neil like a happy

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

turned complicated when she

eyes, both of their

not far away, lunch box in hand.

instantly hardened, and both men stared

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

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

over and held my

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 up at Neil, trying to gauge his reaction. “I thought you were into Russel. He always seemed to have a soft spot

expression darkened at

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