Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 26

Are they dining at this café too? My curiosity was piqued.

But I quickly snapped out of it, realizing that whatever they were doing here had nothing to do with me. Soon, we would all go our separate ways, minding our own business.

Over dinner, Barbara suddenly dropped a bombshell. "I have some news for you all. Norman and I have decided to get married!"

I nearly choked on my food when I heard the news and started coughing.

Stella and Alicia's eyes bulged out in surprise. "Are you really doing it?"

"Some people might see marriage as a shackle, but not Norman and me. We see it as a fortress of love." Barbara was completely smitten with Norman. They were a perfect match in both looks and family background. Even though Norman didn’t come from as affluent a background as she did, Barbara was confident he would treat her right.

"Men are not reliable, Barbara. Don't let love blind you!" Stella was the most anxious. She clutched Barbara's shoulders, "Wake up! How about reconsidering for another six months?"

Barbara knew we were just concerned for her. She didn't get mad, just laughed and brushed Stella's hand away. "You guys are probably overthinking how scary marriage can be. I'll make you believe in love again!"

Stella wanted to say more, but I shot her a look, and she instantly shut up.

While we were good friends, it was not right to interfere too much, offering advice was enough.

"I have to hit the restroom." After dinner, while the others were enjoying their coffee, I felt a bit stomach-ache and got up to use the restroom.

As I stepped out of our booth and turned right, I heard Mitch Hebert's voice coming from a room, "Neil, have you found true love?"

I paused and continued to eavesdrop.

Cooper Clarke teased, "Too bad, the lady doesn't seem interested in you. Even Mr. Whitmore's charm doesn't always work."

"She already has a boyfriend. You should give up. There are plenty of fish in the sea."

"There are plenty of college girls!"

I understood that in Mitch and the others' eyes, I was not Neil's wife.

They all saw Neil as a "single" married man.

Then, Russel's voice came, serious and cold, "What about Irene? Your marriage with her is protected by law."

I suddenly felt guilty for staining his thermos with lipstick.

A silence fell in the room. After a while, I heard Neil's lazy voice, "That's not true love, just a passing fancy. Haven’t you heard the saying? The things we can't have are always the best."

I didn't know what Neil said next because the discomfort in my stomach was getting worse. I had to go to the restroom.

I was taken aback when my period, which had been missing for two months, suddenly came!

I guess it was because I had been eating and sleeping well lately, and the nourishing supplements had regulated my body, so my period was back to normal.

I looked down and realized my period had indeed come.

After a minute of pondering, I decided to call Neil.

He actually hung up on me!

Was he too busy discussing how to woo Bonnie with his friends to have time for me? The arrival of my period made me even more irritable. With a belly full of anger, I stormed into the room where Neil was, pushing the door open forcefully.

Everyone was taken aback by my sudden appearance, especially Mitch who looked utterly flabbergasted.