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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place when it came to me. If he knew I

the time I was miles away, any wavering

see. Don’t sweat

a date on New

watching him, he stuttered slightly,

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. They wanted to give him

again, playing

her image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front of

smile. “Alright, I got it. You better get going”

Bonnie waved

not to see and

from wandering around, I headed back to Harold’s place. Simmons was

timing

you to come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget

Kelley too?” I asked, surprised

to Stella’s. We’ll be back tomorrow or the day after. Manage

a family holiday, he

Stella was my best friend,

was grinning, and he waved at me gently, “Let’s go, Rena”

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

not even divorced yet, and they had already picked my next husband,

be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to

my mom, then they just

had been a homemaker since she got married. Her biggest hobby was cooking.

could she not want to cook for me? This must have been the most

They quickly drove off, disappearing at the

here that you don’t want to go to my house?” Simmons asked, a little disheartened.

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

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

was out of

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