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.

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

Kate. She made a beeline

I asked, looking at her

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

the bag

snapped back to reality and realized the girl in front of her was not her sister, but Neil’s new flame, Bonnie.

for me. “Okay, thanks. You’re

And you are?” Bonnie was always sweet and

development department” Kate

tone was very gentle.

figure out

stood between them, expressionless.

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

I was mulling this over,

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

was time for lunch, so I got up and left. As for the lunch box, I’ll let

I was leaving the office, Neil was at the entrance.

I turned around to see her bounding toward

icy expression softened a bit. He let Bonnie throw herself into his arms. They looked very much in love, as if he was trying

face turned complicated when she

both of their expressions

him not far away, lunch box in hand. When he saw Neil,

stared at each other, hostility in

and cheerfully said, “Irene, did he come all the way here to win you over? I had a feeling he liked

Wherever she is, I’ll be there, Simmons said. He knew about my divorce

walked over and held my

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

darkened at Bonnie’s words.

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