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?”

know Kate. She made a beeline for

asked, looking at

that you’ve been having stomach issues, so I made you a lunch box It’s much cleaner

looked at the bag

realized the girl in front of her was

“Okay, thanks. You’re Bonnie, right?” she

And you are?” Bonnie was always sweet and

Kate, also from the development department” Kate

tone was very

figure out why Kate was being so friendly

stood between them,

she found out that Neil only

was mulling this over, Bonnie’s phone

at the caller ID, then at me. No doubt, it was

was time for lunch, so I got up and left. As for the

Neil was at the entrance. His expression turned cold when he saw

out from behind me. I turned around

bit. He let Bonnie throw herself into his arms. They looked very much

turned complicated when she saw what was

Kate locked eyes, both

over to see him not far away,

instantly hardened, and both men stared at each other, hostility

he come all the way here to win you over? I

she is, I’ll be there, Simmons said. He knew about my divorce with Neil. Gossip–loving Stella must have spilled the

and held my hand

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