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

make the first move. By the time I was miles away, any wavering on

at Bonnie and casually said, “We’ll see.

a date on New Year’s Day?

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

wrong idea” Bonnie interjected earnestly. “I snuck out while my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged

again, playing the

image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl

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

Bonnie waved at

to see and turned to

to Harold’s place. Simmons was

timing

to come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget

visiting Kelley too?”

and us will 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 tomorrow or the day after. Manage your own schedule for now” My

the middle of a family holiday, he wanted

was my best friend, this

waved at me

Kelley in a long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could

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

go too, it’ll be too crowded.

in arm with my mom, then they just

since she got married. Her biggest

This must have been the most absurd

cared about me. They quickly drove

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

to go to other people’s houses during the holidays.

“You’re a friend of our family How can it

was out

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