Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

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

people always steal the limelight, no matter where

Surprise flickered in his eyes,

was already attending to him. Neil ordered two servings of chicken stew

too? I wondered, but kept my cool and went back to my

and I were divorced His business was

reason, Neil came over and sat next

but I didn’t want to look like a wuss.

cool,

with you?” Neil broke the ice.

it to you?” I retorted,

business. The kid in her belly isn’t

then why the hell are

his watch, then he

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

stiffened at the mention of Bonnie, but quickly

He flew over this afternoon, should have

taken aback, “What’s Mitch doing here? Is he here to negotiate with Stella? Such

bit off, “How is he

her child’s father. None of you guys, except Russel, are worth a damn. Honestly, I worry about how long you can

my mind before. In my past life, I died young and didn’t get to see what married life was like for Neil and Bonnie. He might get bored

words turned Neil’s face

is Russel that special?” His tone was icy

I was puzzled. This is an obvious fact, but Neil still had

giving me the cold shoulder, and then he looked away.

ready. I grabbed the takeout and left, about to drive back home when I

had to stop. Neil did too.

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