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?”

Kate. She made a beeline for me.

I asked,

you a lunch box It’s much cleaner than restaurant food. Give it a try.” Bonnie handed me the

the bag but didn’t take it.

front of her was

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

I’m Bonnie. And you are?” Bonnie was

Kate, also from the development department” Kate reached out her

was very

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

stood between them, expressionless.

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

this over, Bonnie’s phone

ID, then at me.

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

was leaving the office, Neil was at the

called out from behind me. I turned around to

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

and her face turned complicated when she saw what was

eyes, both of their

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

men stared at each other,

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

you’re right Wherever she is, I’ll be there, Simmons said. He knew about my divorce with Neil. Gossip–loving Stella

over and held my

when I saw Bonnie nestled in Neil’s arms, I steeled myself and held Simmons’s hand back. “Best of luck to you guys