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.

when she heard Bonnie’s voice. Her

She made a beeline for

you want?” I asked, looking at

you a lunch box It’s much cleaner

looked at the bag but didn’t take it.

back to reality and realized the girl in front of her was not her sister, but Neil’s

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

are?” Bonnie was always sweet and polite.

from the development department” Kate reached out her

tone was very gentle.

probably couldn’t figure out why Kate was being so

stood between them, expressionless.

Neil. If she found out that Neil only liked her because

this

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

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

I turned around to see her bounding

a bit. He let Bonnie throw herself into his arms. They looked very

turned

eyes, both of their

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

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

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 with Neil. Gossip–loving Stella

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

at Bonnie’s words.

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