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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when it came to me. If he knew I was leaving the country, he might do something

was probably waiting for me to make the first move. By the time I was miles

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

were on a date on New Year’s

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

“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

she was again, playing the

the innocent, kind–hearted girl

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

Bonnie waved

not to see and turned to

place. Simmons was just about to leave, and I was secretly pleased with my perfect

timing

you to come over. You should

we visiting Kelley too?”

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 tomorrow or the day after. Manage your own schedule for now” My dad said that as if it were the most normal thing in

family holiday,

my best friend, this wasn’t

grinning, and he waved at

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

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

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

arm with my mom, then they just got up

since she got married. Her biggest hobby was

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

no one cared about me. They quickly drove off,

to go to my house?”

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

our family How can it not

was out

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