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.

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

know Kate. She made a beeline for

want?” I asked, looking

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

looked at the bag but didn’t take

and realized the girl in front of her was

me. “Okay, thanks. You’re Bonnie,

I’m Bonnie. And you are?”

the development department” Kate reached out her hand

was very gentle.

taken aback. She probably couldn’t figure out

stood between

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

I was mulling this over, Bonnie’s

caller ID, then at me. No doubt, it

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

leaving the office, Neil was at the entrance. His

around to see her bounding toward Neil

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

me out, and her face turned complicated when she saw what

Kate locked eyes, both of their

him not far away, lunch

and both men stared at each other, hostility in

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

she is, I’ll be there, Simmons said. He knew about my divorce with Neil. Gossip–loving Stella must

walked over and held my

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

darkened at Bonnie’s words.

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