Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 102

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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all over the place when it came to me. If he knew I was leaving the country, he might do something rash. Bonnie wouldn’t want to bring that upon herself.

move. By the time I was miles away, any wavering on

glanced at Bonnie and casually said, “We’ll see. Don’t

were on a date on

Bonnie. After spotting her watching him, he stuttered

the wrong idea” Bonnie interjected earnestly. “I snuck out while my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave home.

was again,

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

small smile. “Alright, I got it. You

waved at

not to see and turned to

Harold’s place. Simmons was just about

timing

my dad said, “Rena, Stella wants you to come over. You should go

we visiting Kelley too?” I asked, surprised

better for you to go to Stella’s. We’ll be back tomorrow or the day after. Manage your own schedule for now” My

the middle of a family holiday, he wanted me to live

my best friend, this wasn’t

and he waved at me gently,

to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see

not even divorced yet, and they had already picked my next husband, not caring about what I

crowded. Kelley doesn’t

in arm with my mom, then they

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

want to cook for me? This must have been the most absurd

They quickly drove off, disappearing at the end of the road

that you don’t want to go to my house?” Simmons asked,

think it’s not right to go to other people’s houses during the holidays.

laughed, “You’re a friend of our family How can it not be right?”

was out

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