Chapter 257

After a while, Kitty sent an emoji expressing her gratitude. Our conversation ended there.

I rubbed my aching neck, then began to pack up and get ready to knock off.

“Rena, come over for some seafood” Stella called just as I was leaving the office.

“Sure” I agreed. Going home didn’t appeal much to me right now I felt the aura of loneliness permeating my empty house.

Whenever I had spare time, I would hang out with Stella and the others. That was much better than being alone at home with my thoughts.

By the time I arrived at Stella, Barbara, Alicia, and their boyfriends were already there.

Alicia had recently confirmed her relationship with Sean. Barbara was about to get married. Stella’s family was warm and harmonious. All three of them were full of happiness, while I felt a bit bleak..

“Where’s Mitch? I greeted everyone but noticed that Mitch wasn’t around, so I asked.

“He was called away by Neil. No idea why” Stella replied, puzzled. He was asking about Russel’s whereabouts last night, and then this morning he received news that Russel had made it home safely

Neil had just gone to StarGlow Enterprises today and had called Mitch away. What could it be about?

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I couldn’t help but worry. I was afraid that if something went wrong with StarGlow Enterprises, it could affect my company

Just as Stella finished speaking. Mitch rushed in, muttering. “Neil, it must be a hoax…”

He stopped dead in his tracks when he saw everyone at the table.

Neil followed shortly after, looking rather upset. When he saw us, his eyes were filled with irritation.

coat and smiled

glanced at me, then at Neil, and whispered

a bit lately, so having dinner with him was nothing unusual. I needed to accept the reality that, as long as we were alive and in the same

smiled at Stella and said, “It’s fine

found a seat with Neil. Soon, the table was loaded with

I said I didn’t mind Neil’s presence, I lost my appetite

would ask

ahead,” Neil got up and left after only a few

to me. “Is his family going

Mitch’s unfinished

the rumor about the illegitimate

this horrid thought, then immediately shook my head, telling myself not to overthink it. Neil’s parents had a good relationship There

had forgotten to make my payments on time, so I

the corner of

so urgent?”

the hospital. I might have to work overtime tomorrow, so I can only

noticed that Neil was no longer

front yard and saw him smoking by

evening, the street lights illuminated

He pointed at the car beside him, ‘Are you going back? Give me

I was speechless

so I didnt want to waste time with Neil Plus, it wasn’t

a bit surprised when I

the way, Neil’s phone rang several times, but he didn’t answer or

Sapphire River Community?” Neil frowned as we reached the

said I was going home?” I got out of

me. There weren’t many people in the hospital. I didn’t have to worry about attracting attention, so I let him tag

went to

stayed outside this time, not following

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