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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it made sense. Neil was all over the place when it came to me. If he knew

probably waiting for me to make the first move. By the time I was miles away, any wavering on his part

“We’ll see. Don’t sweat about me,

date on New Year’s

Bonnie. After spotting her watching him, he stuttered slightly,

get 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, playing the peacemaker.

as the innocent, kind–hearted girl

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

waved at

to see and turned to

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

timing

You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring a gift for Iva”

too?” I

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

In the middle of a family holiday,

best friend, this wasn’t

at me gently, “Let’s go,

haven’t seen Kelley in a long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see what my parents

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

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

my dad said, arm in arm with my mom,

homemaker since she got married. Her biggest

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

about me. They quickly drove off,

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

other people’s houses

friend of our family How can

out

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