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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again, it made sense. Neil was all over the place when it came to me. If he knew I was leaving the country, he might do something rash. Bonnie

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

Bonnie and casually said, “We’ll see. Don’t sweat about me,

a date on New Year’s

Neil instinctively looked back at Bonnie. After spotting her watching him, he stuttered

and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave

was again,

her image as the innocent,

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

Bonnie waved at

see and turned to leave

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

timing

dad said, “Rena, Stella wants you to come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring a gift for Iva”

we visiting Kelley too?” I asked, surprised

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

family holiday, he wanted me

if Stella was my best friend,

waved at me gently, “Let’s

go with you.” I

they had already picked my next husband, not caring about what I wanted. Didn’t they promise to respect me?

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

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

a homemaker since she

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

one cared about me. They quickly drove

to go to my house?” Simmons asked, a little disheartened.

go to other people’s

laughed, “You’re a friend of our family How

was out of

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