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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he knew I

the first move. By the time I was miles away, any

Bonnie and casually said, “We’ll see.

a date on

After spotting her watching him, he stuttered slightly,

and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to

she was again, playing the peacemaker.

maintain her image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in

I got it. You better get

waved

see

Simmons was just about to leave, and I was secretly pleased with my

timing

come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring a gift

too?” I asked, surprised

is too far, 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

the middle of a family holiday, he

my best friend, this wasn’t right!

waved at

with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see what my parents were trying to

already picked my next husband, not caring

it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook for so many

said, arm in arm with my

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

to cook for me? This must have been the

cared about me. They quickly drove off, disappearing at the

don’t want to go to my

right to go to other

our family How can it not be right?”

was out

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