Chapter 132

Kate didn’t dare to argue with me at work, and looked grumpy all afternoon.

After work, I drove off and right as I was leaving the office, I spotted a familiar red BMW. Bonnie just got out of the car. She was all dolled up, wearing a polka dot beret, looking young and trendy. Her attire matched well with the red BMW

Why was she here if she had quit her job? I was puzzled, but didn’t give it much thought.

After I got back to my apartment complex, I took the elevator up as usual. Just as the elevator doors were about to close, a hand shot in and stopped them The elevator door slowly opened again, and Neil walked in expressionlessly He glanced at me once, and then the two of us never made eye

contact again

Neil was carrying some groceries. It was the first time I saw him doing grocery shopping. He looked like a real family guy

A few seconds after the elevator doors closed, the elevator jolted abruptly, I grabbed onto the handrail to steady myself, my heart pounding.

The elevator’s broken, Neil tried the open door button, but it didn’t respond.

Seriously?I was speechless. Call the property management

Soon, we heard the property management over the intercom, telling us not to panic. The elevator had a minor issue and they had already called a

repairman

Then there was silence in the elevator Neil and I had nothing to say. The silence was broken by the sound of my stomach. Usually, I would have started cooking by this time. I felt extremely hungry

Neil glanced at me and I awkwardly turned my head away

stomach grumbled

bag on the floor. Inside,

of bread,

and started eating. It was gone in two, three bites. The more I ate, the hungrier I got, and I couldn’t help but glance at the bag again I was extremely hungry, it

little. He picked up the bag, opened it in front of me. “There’s only a bit of bread and some apples

not, and just started chowing down. By the time I was full, there were only three apples left in the bag and

ever had your stomach checked?” Neil didn’t seem to care about the few pieces of

Yes, I did. Just a mild gastritis, nothing

Neil’s brow relaxed a

finally heard voices from above. The issue seemed to be up there. But I didn’t understand how they

caught me accurately and swiftly. I ended up in his arms, the familiar scent of tobacco mixed with a faint fragrance entered my

my pregnancy, my sense of smell was sharper than before. Sometimes certain smells would make me nauseous, especially the smell of smoke. But the smell of tobacco from Neil’s clothes was faint, mixed with a hint of fragrance. I found it surprisingly comforting. I couldn’t help but wonder, had my baby

hard to raise her, but she ended up bonding with Neil, I

him politely after I steadied

my hand, his face

down and play with my phone. That was when Neil’s phone rang. He glanced at me and answered it.

and people talking above us, Neil put the call on speaker. So, I could hear the voice on the

as well. Would you and Russel Louis like to join us?” Bonnie’s voice was soft

my stomach growled again, loudly. I helplessly rubbed my belly, thinking, “Baby, you

it today, Neil’s voice lacked the tenderness

will start without you. Don’t forget to have dinner, Bonnie sounded a bit disappointed, but

He replied.

think once you have

off his jacket and said to me, “Stand

He laid his jacket where I was sitting and gestured for me to sit down. Was this really Neil, being such a

never had it, how could I cherish it?” Neil answered

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