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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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.

By the time I was

“We’ll see. Don’t sweat about

on a date on New

looked back at Bonnie. After spotting her watching him, he stuttered slightly, “I’m just dropping her home.”

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 a hard time, so he found me and is

she was again, playing the peacemaker.

was trying to maintain her image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front of Neil.

a small smile. “Alright, I got it. You better

Bonnie waved at

not to see and

I headed back to Harold’s place. Simmons was just

timing

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

visiting Kelley too?” I asked,

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”

a family holiday, he wanted me to

my best

he waved at me

Kelley in a long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see what my parents were trying

yet, and they had already picked my next husband, not caring about what I wanted. Didn’t they promise

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

arm in arm with my mom,

a homemaker since she got married. Her

want to cook for me? This must have been the most absurd lie I’ve ever heard

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

to

just think it’s not right to go to other people’s

a friend of our family How can it not

out of

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