Chapter 122
Just as Neil and I were at impasse, a person appeated at the top of the stairs. It was Simmons. Taking in the scene, Simmons quickly trotted down the stairs and landed a punch on Neil’s face.
“You jerk He gave a shout of anger.
With fruits scattered all over the floor and my hair in disarray, anyone would ve pictured an unpleasant situation.
Neil, however, didn’t fight back He crumpled to the ground, touched his bleeding lip, and then managed to get back up.
He didnt even glance at Simmons, just fixed his eyes on the and said, “He hit fne for you, so I didn’t hit back.”
I gave a bitter laugh, “Why bother?”
“You once told me that the origin of feelings is unknown, but once they form, they run as deep as the ocean. I think I’m starting to understand,” Neil’s hair was a mess, covering one of his eyes, making it hard to gauge his emotions.
What the hell are you doing?” Simmons was also furious. “Save your sweet talk for your girlfriend, will you? Be a man and own up to your choices!”
Only then did Neil look at Simmons, but his gaze was icy, “What are you doing here? Do you live with her?” He pointed at me, his eyes narrowing into a sharp glare
“Yeah, so what? You–Simmons started to respond.
He wanted to rattle Neil, and I knew it. We’re all adults here, who doesn’t understand the feeling of possessiveness?
But I cut him off, “He’s just staying for a few days. If you have nothing else to do, you should leave. You must be busy with your company back home. Your time is precious, don’t waste it here. Goodbye”
Then I grabbed Simmons and went straight up to the third floor and shut the door behind us.
“Rena, haven’t you moved on from him?” Simmons sat down, looking a bit crestfallen.
not about whether I’ve moved on or not. We’re divorced, there’s no need for this kind of conflict. Whether it’s you or him
an angry Neil. It could get
of fish hit me, making me feel
Simmons called out from outside the door, “Rena, are you
- I’m fine. I couldn’t finish my sentence. After I threw up, I managed to get up, opened the door and asked him, “Simmons, are you cooking fish?”
looked pale. He nodded, “I made fish soup. You can’t stand the smell
say a word.
washing my hands, Simmons stayed by my side. He kept his eyes on me until he
me in this situation? Living together
the couch in silence. His
to be a single mom? Aren’t you going
can you help me keep this a secret, even from Stella? She’s
got very agitated. He quickly got up, marched to the
was taken aback and immediately
surprise, Neil was still downstairs, leaning against his car
the bottom of the stairs, Simmons charged at Neil
huh?!” Neil was also furious. His cigarette had long fallen to the ground. After he finished cursing, he
Simmons
she loves you? She’s loved you for ten years, and even after the divorce, you’re still hurting her. You’re shameless” Siminons got kicked, but he didn’t back down. He steadied himself and grabbed Neil’s collar, “I should’ve never given up on her. I should’ve fought
point in fighting for her? She wouldn’t choose you. Not then, not now Damn it!”
before when I could just fall and be fine. I was pregnant
you cherish her? Do you know her -Simmons
over and hugged Simmons around his waist, “I don’t love him anymore, I really don’t!”
speaking, the atmosphere suddenly fell silent.
looked down
heartache and anger. Neil, on the other hand,
better leave now!” I
sound of Neil getting into his car from behind. He slammed the car door with all
while, Simmons broke the silence, “He’s
I just said seriously. “If you don’t want me to get tangled up with him again because
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