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.

she looked up when she heard Bonnie’s voice. Her eyes widened in

Kate. She made a beeline for

I asked, looking

I made you a lunch box It’s much cleaner than restaurant food. Give it

bag but didn’t take it.

snapped back to reality and realized the girl in front

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

huh, I’m Bonnie. And you are?” Bonnie

the development department” Kate

tone was very gentle.

aback. She probably couldn’t figure out why Kate was being so

stood between

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

mulling this over, Bonnie’s phone

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

was time for lunch, so I got up and left. As for the lunch

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

turned around to see her bounding toward Neil like

herself into his arms. They looked very much in love, as if he

face turned complicated when she saw

eyes, both of

Simmons’s voice rang out. I looked over to see him not far away, lunch box in hand.

hardened, and both men stared at each other, hostility

I had a feeling he

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

over and held my

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

at Bonnie’s

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