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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me. If he knew I was leaving the country, he might do something rash. Bonnie wouldn’t want to bring

By the time I was miles away, any

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

on a date on

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

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

was again, playing

the innocent, kind–hearted girl

small smile. “Alright, I got it. You

Bonnie waved at me.

see

to Harold’s place. Simmons was just about

timing

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

we visiting Kelley too?”

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

family holiday, he

best friend,

and he waved at me gently, “Let’s

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

husband, not caring about what I

crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook for so

go my dad said, arm in arm with my mom, then they just got up and

had been a homemaker since she got

must have been the

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

you don’t want to

I just think it’s not right to go to other people’s houses during the holidays. “I waved it

family How can it not be right?”

was out of options.

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