Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 120

Stella’s actions landed me in a bit of a pickle. Simmons seemed to have a hunch about who I was chatting with and what was being discussed. In a soothing tone, he said, “Don’t sweat it. I have a bunch of friends around here, or I can crash at a hotel. Don’t let Stella’s words get to you”

The more Simmons talked, it made it harder for me

Simmons, it’s okay! It’s just for a few days. I have two rooms here, it’s pretty convenient, I replied graciously.

“That’s very kind of you. I should be able to find a place in three days, Simmons replied, looking at me with sparkling eyes.

Well, I guessed he could stay for three days. After all, he was Stella’s brother

The next morning. I woke up to the smell of breakfast. Walking into the kitchen, I saw Simmons wearing an apron, bustling around.

“You’re up! Hurry up and eat so you can get to work,” he said, taking off his apron and bringing over a plate of salad and sausages

I usually grab a bite at the convenience store, as I’m not a fan of getting up early to cook. I had to thank him for this.

Thanks!” I said, stuffing my face with a bowl of noodles.

After finishing, I dashed off to work.

Unfortunately, I ran into Bonnie again at the office entrance. She had just gotten off her scooter. Without a second thought, I floored it and sped past her.

When it was time to get off work at noon, Bonnie suddenly popped up at our department’s entrance, causing a few male colleagues‘ eyes to pop out

“Irene!” Bonnie yelled, holding up a fancy bag.

My desk was next to Kate’s, and she looked up when she heard Bonnie’s voice. Her eyes widened in shock. “Karina?”

She made

asked, looking at her coldly

Whitmore mentioned that you’ve been having stomach issues, so I made you a lunch box It’s much cleaner than restaurant food.

bag

front of her was not her sister, but

the bag for me. “Okay, thanks. You’re Bonnie, right?” she said in a gentle

are?” Bonnie was always sweet

department” Kate reached out her hand to Bonnie.

tone was very

taken aback. She probably couldn’t figure out why Kate was being so

stood between them, expressionless.

Bonnie know that she’s just a relationship surrogate? She always thought she’s special to Neil. If she found out that Neil only liked

was mulling this over, Bonnie’s phone

at me. No doubt, it was Neil.

got up and left. As for the lunch box, I’ll let whoever wants it have

was at the entrance. His expression turned cold when

me. I turned around to see her

arms. They looked

out, and her face turned complicated when she saw what was happening.

eyes, both of their

voice rang out. I looked over to see him not far away, lunch box in

men stared at

Simmons, then at me, and cheerfully said, “Irene, did he come all the way here to win you over? I had a feeling he liked you when i saw him back home Men as devoted as him are hard to come

knew about my divorce with Neil. Gossip–loving Stella must have spilled the beans.

and held my hand

I saw Bonnie nestled in Neil’s arms, I steeled myself and held Simmons’s hand back. “Best of luck to you guys Actually. Bonnie looked up at Neil, trying to gauge his reaction. “I thought you were into Russel. He always seemed to have a soft spot for