Chapter 104
Chapter 104
I simply couldn’t stand Ste anymore. As for her wild imaginations, I chose to ignore them.
Mom texted me, asking if I had arrived at Ste’s house, so i tested her back, “Yes”
Then Ste and I sat on the couch, watching TV and chatting Somehow we got onto the topic of
Bonnie. I told her everything about Bonnie’s bank transfer screenshotst night and how Neil drove her
home today.
Ste was fuming Ts Neil trying to y both sides? Rena, you don’t need a lowlife like him!”
Tm already nning to dump him I calmly said while munching on a piece of cake.
Are you seriously considering moving abroad?” Ste hugged me 1 really can’t bear to see you leave”
I’m not leaving forever Ie back and visit whenever I can!” I kissed her on her smooth forehead
Ste epted that immediately Money meant freedom. If she missed me, she could alwayse and
visit, and take a trip abroad while she was at it.
We were talking when Simmons’s voice came from the dining room, “Ste, dinner’s ready“”
Ste responded and then helped me to the dining room.
I had to say. Simmons was a superb cook. Every dish was delicious.
What delighted me the most was that I actually loved everything he made
He attentively served the food and evendled soup for us.
We had a lively dinner. As long as Ste stopped pushing me to date Simmons, we could have a great
time.
But she disappointed me again. During dinner, she didn’t say anything inappropriate, but she sneakily
took a photo The photo showed Simmons serving food on my te while I was thanking him
If it weren’t for the photo she posted on Facebook after dinner, I wouldn’t have known that she was up
to something again.
“Ste” eximed.
“What?” Ste looked at me innocently
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I pointed my phone screen at her. In her post, Simmons and I looked rather intimate.
The caption was even more outrageous “Someone’s fallen in love!
Ste shrank back a bit, “Isn’t Simmons in love? Look at how smitten he is…”
I really wanted to tell Simmons, who was washing fruits, that he had a lovely sister.
“Can you be normal for once? I’m married, and your brother is single. Can you stop causing trouble for
him?” I pinched Ste.
Ste shrieked, “I’m helping him find happiness!”
“What if your parents find out? What would they think?” I reminded her.
“They just want him to find a girlfriend soon” Ste insisted.
While I was reprimanding Ste, my phone rang. It was a call from Russel.
I was a bit puzzled but still answered it anyway.
“Happy New Year.” Russel was as polite as always
“Happy New Year. Dr. Russel, aren’t you on duty at the hospital?” I asked.
He was silent for two seconds, “No. Aren’t you at home?”
“Do you mean Sterling Estates?”
“Yes”
I wasn’t there, and I had decided to avoid that ce as much as possible.
Just out of curiosity, Lasked. “Are you going there to see me? Is something up?”
“No I just saw Ste’s Facebook post and realized you’re at her ce”
So that was it, I red at Ste again, but she was busy giggling at her phone, probably reading
something funny
“Yeah My parents are out, and I was bored at home, so I came over.” I casually said.
“Neil isn’t with you?‘ Russel sounded confused
“Why would he be? He can’t be in two ces at once.” I said frankly, “He should be with Bonnie now.”
Russet fell silent. I suddenly realized that I might have hit a nerve, so I quickly changed the subject,
“Anyway, let’s not talk about him. Where are you?”
“I’m at home.” Russel replied.
“Say hi to your parents for me” I said with feigned enthusiasm.
In fact, I didn’t know his parents well, I didn’t even know what they looked like.
“Will do Russel chuckled
Suddenly, a question popped into my mind. Did Russel know about Karna? As Neil’s close friend, he
should know something, right?
I wanted to ask, but I didn’t know how to bring it up. Besides, Ste was beside me. I didn’t want to tell
her about Karina yet, fearing that she might get upset.
Dr. Russel, when’s your next shift? My heart feels a bit ufortable, and I wanna have you check it “I
asked.
“Tomorrow.” Russel quickly answered.
I couldn’t drive now, so why not let Ste drive me? I really wanted to discuss Karina with Russel face–
to–face.
“Then I’ll go to the hospital tomorrow” I decided without thinking much.
After hanging up. I looked at Ste, who was still giggling.
Who was she chatting with that made her so happy? I tried to peek, but she quickly put away her
phone.
“Ste, are you dating someone?” I asked.
Her previous men were just flings, none of them could be considered boyfriends.
Ste blushed and awkwardly denied, “No. He’s just an option. I find hirn entertaining.”
“Oh…I said with implied meaning, then winked at her, “Ste, got any ns for tomorrow?”
Ste shook her head.
“Great. Apany me to the hospital tomorrow.” I cheerfully said.
“…So I’m your chauffeur now?” Ste rolled her eyes, “But I’m your friend, so I can’t say no.”
Simmons brought the washed fruits to the table. We all chatted and ate, then yed a board game.
The time just flew by.
The next morning, I hobbled into Ste’s car. She initially wanted her brother to drive me, but I firmly
declined.
Once I got to the hospital, I was able to snag an appointment with Russel with no problem. When it
came time for the consultation, I went in alone while Ste waited outside for me.
Since it was still a holiday, the hospital wasn’t as bustling as it usually was. There were no patients
waiting, so I had a few extra minutes to chat with Russel. I cut to the chase. “Do you know Karina?”
At the mention of that name, there was a shift in Russel’s expression, “How do you know about her?”
“My mother–inw told me.” I replied, “She was Neil’s first love, right?”
After sizing me up for a few seconds, Russel asked, “Are you free tonight?”
“I am “I said, eager to learn more about Karina.