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

know Kate. She made a beeline

want?” I asked, looking at her coldly

so I made you a lunch box It’s much cleaner than restaurant food. Give it a try.” Bonnie handed me

at the bag but

to reality and realized the girl in front of her

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

And you are?”

Kate, also from the development department” Kate reached out her hand

tone was very

probably couldn’t figure out why Kate was

stood between them, expressionless.

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

was mulling this over, Bonnie’s phone

ID, then at

up and left. As for the lunch box, I’ll let whoever wants

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

from behind me. I turned around to see her bounding toward Neil like

into his arms. They looked very much in love, as if he was trying to rub it in my face.

out, and her face turned complicated

Kate locked eyes, both of their expressions complex.

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

and both men stared at each other, hostility in their eyes.

win you over? I had a feeling he liked you when i saw him back home Men as devoted as him are hard to come by

is, I’ll be there, Simmons said. He knew

walked over and held my hand

made me uncomfortable, but 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

darkened at

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