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 a beeline for

I asked, looking at her coldly

so I made you a lunch box It’s much

the bag but

girl in front of her

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

And you are?” Bonnie was always

also from the development department” Kate reached out her hand to

tone was

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

between them, expressionless.

found out

mulling this over, Bonnie’s phone rang.

then at me. No doubt, it was

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

was leaving the office, Neil was at the

out from behind me. I turned around to

into his arms. They looked very much in love, as if he was trying

turned complicated when

Kate locked eyes, both of their

out. I looked over to see him not far away, lunch box in hand. When he saw Neil, his smile

hardened, and both men stared at

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

there, Simmons said. He knew about my divorce with Neil. Gossip–loving Stella must have spilled the beans.

walked over and held my

stiffened This intimate gesture made 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.