Chapter 137
“I was already full, but I bumped into a stray dog on the street and was planning to buy some fried chicken for it. Since you’re hungry too, I guess I can treat you, I said with a grin
Bonnie was blushing furiously, biting her lip, her eyes turning red.
Why does she love biting her lip so much?
Trene” Neil called my name, sounding annoyed because what I said was indeed a bit over the line.
“Why did you insult Bonnie?” Malinda shouted.
I couldn’t help laughing “Did I insult her? You’re really something.”
I turned to leave I wasn’t going to let these people spoil my good mood. The doctor said that if I have a good mood and stable hormones during pregnancy, the baby will have a better personality
After a hearty meal, I planned to go home, take a shower, and hit the sack.
Before bed, I got a message from Russel: Still want some fried chicken? I can drop it off.
What a kind hearted guy!
I replied, “No need, I’m already stuffed. Thanks though!”
Russel didn’t reply, so I peacefully drifted off to sleep, ready to work punctually the next day.
Day of the Dead was coming up quickly, and the company had already issued a holiday notice. Orlando had given everyone a few days off
Harold was also planning to go back to pay his respects this year, and I was going with him.
The day before the holiday, after work, I took my luggage and went to the airport with Harold, ready to fly back home overnight.
After a few hours of flying. I landed safely.
was coming back and immediately agreed to
slightly,
Finch from now on, I said
hired as our driver after Neil and I got married, so he always addressed me as ‘Ma’am.” But now that Neil and I are divorced, there was no
need for that
said. “All right,
greeted Harold “Hello, Mr.
Harold
our luggage, Bailey
the familiar house felt really nice. My parents were still up,
“Mom, I missed you and Dad
you too. Have you
I replied. “They had food on the plane.”
a while, we each went back to our
My mom didn’t wake me up for
the country?” my mom asked
my head. I really hadn’t
seriously, “Rena, you can’t keep in touch with him. He’s sent Bonnie abroad to
I’m not into sell–punishment,” I replied.
who like you.
in a cemetery in Rosemont. We would go there every year to pay
preparing stuff to bring for a visit at
going?” I asked lazily,
grab a bite to eat!” Stella said excitedly ‘Barbara and Ali are coming too. I’ll get Mitch to treat
a meal together. But I made
as you want. I’ll ask him
group chat that I was back. They were excited to hear the news and agreed to come to dinner
evening. Stella sent me the address of a restaurant. When I arrived, they were already
gathered around me. Mitch and Cooper felt
past relationships were a
was an open–air place serving roast chicken. The atmosphere was
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