Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 111

Chapter 111

Stella and Barbara’s two–day trip suddenly got extended out of the blue.

Apart from work, I was fussing over recipes with Baibara every day, trying to figure out how to get enough nutrition into Stella’s kid.

Iva seemed to be in a hot mess too. They kept ringing up Stella, asking who the father of the kid was, but she wouldn’t spill the beans until Mitch would

own up.

I was playing secret keeper for her too. I kept silence even when Simmons tried to squeeze it out of me.

“I suddenly crave for some chicken stew” Stella blurted out, rubbing her belly.

Barbara was in the kitchen, stewing beef. She popped out and asked, “Beef won’t do?”

Td prefer chicken.” Stella lay on the sofa like a limp noodle.

Lately, her morning sickness had been getting worse and her food tastes were all over the place.

Sometimes she couldn’t stomach anything, other times she had to have a certain dish.

I grabbed my car keys, I’ll go get you some chicken stew”

“You’re a lifesaver! Thanks!” Stella’s eyes lit up instantly

It was drizzling outside. Without a second thought, I drove to the restaurant where we had eaten last time. Their chicken stew was the topic of the town.

It was dinner rush, so the place was packed. I ordered some chicken stew and a few other dishes to go, then took seat near the door to wait.

When Neil walked in, I was engrossed in my phone. I glanced up at the sound of the door, and froze.

He wore a greyish white suit with a black sweater underneath. The tailor–made suit flattered his physique, accentuating his perfect lines and proportions. His gentlemanly charm was off the charts, with a few strands of hair falling over his expressive features, making him super handsome.

caused a few gasps from the girls in the restaurant.

the limelight,

noticed me too. Surprise flickered in his eyes, and then he masked

servings of chicken stew and some desserts popular Caladonia, also

I wondered, but kept

and I were divorced His business was

over and sat next

and wanted to change my seat, but I didn’t want to look like a wuss.

act cool, why

with you?” Neil

to you?” I

chuckle, “She’s none of my business. The

thinking, then why the hell are you asking?

watch, then he asked, “Can

see you? You guys hardly know each other.” I teased, “Aren’t you afraid Bonnie will

of Bonnie, but quickly

flew over this afternoon, should have landed by now.”

doing here? Is he here to negotiate

a bit off, “How

Russel, are worth a damn. Honestly, I worry about how long you can stay faithful to Bonnie pnce the honeymoon phase is over.”

I died young and didn’t get to see what married life was

turned Neil’s face frosty

your eyes, is Russel that

into the playboy type like you guys?” I was puzzled. This is

the cold shoulder, and then he looked

the takeout and left, about to drive back home when I noticed Neil’s car tailing me.

to stop.

annoyed, “Turned into a stalker now, have you?”

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