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?”

didnt know Kate. She made a beeline for me.

I asked, looking at her coldly

made you a lunch box It’s much cleaner than restaurant food. Give it a try.”

bag but didn’t take it.

front of her was not her sister,

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

I’m Bonnie. And you are?” Bonnie

Kate reached out her hand to

tone was

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

between

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

mulling this over, Bonnie’s phone

ID, then at me.

up and left. As for the lunch box, I’ll

the office, Neil was at the entrance. His expression turned

I turned around to see her bounding toward

He let Bonnie throw herself into his arms. They looked very much in love, as if he was trying to rub it in my

and her face turned complicated when she saw what

locked eyes, both of

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

stared at each other, hostility

win you over? I had a feeling he liked you when i

Simmons said. He knew about my divorce with Neil. Gossip–loving Stella

walked over and held

me uncomfortable, but when 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