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.

next to Kate’s, and she looked up when she heard Bonnie’s voice. Her eyes widened

Kate. She made a beeline for

you want?” I asked, looking at her coldly

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

looked at the bag but

front of her was not her sister, but Neil’s new

“Okay, thanks. You’re

I’m Bonnie. And you are?” Bonnie was

department” Kate reached out her

tone was very gentle.

couldn’t figure out why Kate

stood between them, expressionless.

a relationship surrogate? She always thought she’s special to Neil. If she found out that

this

at the caller ID, then at me.

As for the lunch box, I’ll let

the entrance. His expression turned cold when he saw

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 to rub it

her face turned complicated when she saw what was happening.

both

see him not far away, lunch box

hardened, and both men stared at

to win you over? I had a feeling he liked you when

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

walked over and

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

expression darkened at Bonnie’s

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