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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came to me. If he knew I was leaving the country, he might do something

for me to make the first move. By the time I was miles away, any

see. Don’t sweat

date on

watching

Mr. Whitmore had egged me on

again, playing the peacemaker.

as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front of Neil.

smile. “Alright, I got it. You better

Bonnie waved

not to see and turned

Harold’s place. Simmons was just about to leave, and I

timing

wants you to come over. You should go with

too?” I

so it’s better for you to go to Stella’s. We’ll be back tomorrow or the day after.

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

best friend,

at me gently,

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

husband, not caring about what I wanted. Didn’t

go too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to

in arm with my

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

This must have been the most absurd lie I’ve ever

quickly drove off, disappearing at the end of the

it because I’m here that you don’t want to go to my house?” Simmons

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

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

was out

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