Chapter 102

After hanging up the phone, I had zero desire to go back to the living room

I made a sneaky exit and started to wander around the neighborhood. The whole place was dolled up for the New Year and had a real festive vibe. A few kids were running around, having a ball.

Before I knew it. I found myself outside the complex, aimlessly meandering the streets like a vagabond

Out of the blue. I noticed Neil’s car parked at a nearby intersection.

Why was he here? Was he looking for me?

I felt a little jittery

Quickly, I realized I was overthinking. Bonnie was getting out of the passenger seat

Neil also got out of the car. They chatted by the roadside for a bit before hopping back in. The car started moving in my direction.

As soon as Neil saw me, he slammed on the brakes.

He sprang out of the car, circled around the front, and stood in front of me. His brow was furrowed slightly, and I wasn’t sure if it was because of Bonnie

of me

Happy New Year.I said, managing a calm smile

Uh huh.Neil grunted in response before asking. When are you heading back to Sterling Estates?

Behind him, Bonnie rolled down the car window, watching us nervously.

Didn’t Bonnie tell him that I was going abroad after the holidays?

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sense. Neil was all over the place when it came to me. If he knew I was leaving the

probably waiting for me to make the first move. By the time I was miles away, any wavering on his

and casually said, “We’ll see. Don’t sweat about me,

they were on a date on New

Bonnie. After spotting her watching him, he stuttered slightly, “I’m just dropping her

out while my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me

was again,

the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front

gave a small smile. “Alright, I got it. You

waved

to see

was beat from wandering around, I headed back to Harold’s place. Simmons was just about to leave, and I was secretly pleased with my perfect

timing

then my dad said, “Rena, Stella wants you to come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring a gift

we visiting Kelley too?”

and it’s tiring to travel, so it’s better for you to go to Stella’s. We’ll be back tomorrow or the day after. Manage your own schedule for now” My dad said that as if it were the most normal thing

the middle of a family holiday, he wanted me to live at someone else’s

best friend, this wasn’t right!

waved at me gently, “Let’s

seen Kelley in a long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see what my parents were trying to do.

picked my next husband, not caring about what I wanted.

said, “If you go too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to

arm in arm with my mom, then they

I remembered correctly, Kelley had been a homemaker since she got married. Her

for me? This must have been the most absurd lie I’ve

drove off, disappearing at the end of the

that you don’t want to

other people’s houses during the holidays. “I waved it off.

of our family How

out of options.

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