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.
my dad’s driver. He heard I was coming back and immediately agreed to pick me up
airport. Seeing Harold and me, he smiled slightly,
now on, I said with a
hired as our driver after Neil and I got married, so he always addressed me as ‘Ma’am.” But now that Neil
need for that
nodded and said. “All
politely greeted Harold “Hello,
Harold responded
“After loading our luggage, Bailey
nice. My parents were still up, waiting for Harold and
hugged my mom “Mom, I missed you and Dad so
“We missed you too. Have
replied. “They had food on the
harmonious. After talking for a while, we each went back to
up for breakfast,
back in the country?” my mom asked
know,” I shook my head. I really
you can’t keep in touch with him. He’s sent Bonnie abroad to study, and he’s
I’m not
you. Don’t underestimate yourself,” my father nodded
were in a cemetery in Rosemont. We would go there every year
bring for a visit at home when Stella called, “Rena, you’re back?!
asked lazily, lounging on
are coming too. I’ll get Mitch to treat us.
it and decided it would be fun to have a meal together. But
you can have as much as you want. I’ll ask
hanging up, Stella told Barbara and Alicia in the group chat that I was back. They were
address of a restaurant. When I arrived, they were already waiting for me.
happy to see me and gathered around me. Mitch and Cooper felt a bit awkward when they saw
a bit
restaurant was an open–air place serving roast chicken. The atmosphere was great.
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