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.

entrance caused a few gasps from the girls

steal the limelight, no

Surprise flickered in his eyes, and then he masked it.

servings of chicken

kept my cool and

were divorced His business was none

some reason, Neil came over and sat next to

my seat, but I didn’t want to

cool,

you?” Neil broke the ice.

to you?” I

seemed to chuckle, “She’s none of my business. The kid in her belly

him in the eye, thinking, then why

then he asked, “Can

know each other.” I teased, “Aren’t you

at the mention of Bonnie, but quickly regained

find Stella. He flew over this afternoon, should

doing here? Is he here to negotiate with Stella?

bit off, “How is he a deadbeat?”

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

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

Neil’s face

Russel that special?” His

playboy type like you guys?” I was puzzled. This is an obvious fact, but Neil still had

giving me the cold shoulder, and

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

had to stop.

tailing me?” I was getting annoyed, “Turned into a stalker now, have

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