Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

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.

looked up when

didnt know Kate. She made a

you want?” I asked, looking at her

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 flame,

took the bag for me. “Okay, thanks. You’re Bonnie, right?”

huh, I’m Bonnie. And you are?” Bonnie was always sweet

Kate reached

was very

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

stood between

Neil. If she found out that Neil only liked her because she looked like someone else, would

I was mulling this

ID, then at me. No

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

at the entrance.

I turned around to see her bounding toward Neil like a happy

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

turned complicated

eyes, both of their expressions

I looked over to see him not far

men stared at each other, hostility in their

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

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

and held

gesture 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 Russel.

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