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

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

casually said, “We’ll see. Don’t sweat about me, look after

they were on a date on New Year’s Day?

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

parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave home. They wanted to

again, playing the

as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front

small smile. “Alright, I

waved

not to see and turned to leave

back to Harold’s place. Simmons was just about to leave,

timing

then my dad said, “Rena, Stella wants you to come over. You

Kelley too?” I asked,

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

family holiday, he wanted me to

my best

and he waved at me gently, “Let’s go, Rena”

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

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

too crowded. Kelley

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

I remembered correctly, Kelley had been a homemaker since

not want to cook for me? This must have been the most absurd lie I’ve ever heard

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

you don’t want to go to my house?” Simmons

go to other people’s houses during the holidays.

of our family How can it not be right?”

was out of

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