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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place when it came to me. If he knew I was leaving the country, he might

time I was miles away, any wavering on his part would

said, “We’ll see.

they were on a date

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

earnestly. “I snuck out while my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on

she was again, playing the peacemaker.

maintain her image as the innocent,

smile. “Alright, I got it. You

waved

see and turned

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

timing

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

visiting Kelley too?” I

and us will go. Her place 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 after. Manage your own schedule for now” My dad said that

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

Stella was my best friend, this wasn’t

grinning, and he waved at me

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

picked my next husband, not caring about what I wanted. Didn’t they promise to

said, “If you go too, it’ll be too crowded.

dad said, arm in arm with my mom, then they just

since she got married. Her biggest

must have been the most absurd

no one cared about me. They quickly drove off, disappearing at

to go to my house?” Simmons

I just think it’s not right to go to other people’s houses during

friend of our family How can it

out of options.

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