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

By the time I was miles away, any wavering on

see. Don’t sweat

date on New Year’s Day?

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

get 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

she was again,

maintain her image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front of Neil.

small smile. “Alright, I got it. You better

Bonnie waved at me.

see and turned to

Simmons was just about to leave, and I was secretly

timing

“Rena, Stella wants you to come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring a

Kelley too?” I asked,

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

the middle of a family holiday, he wanted me to live at

was my best friend, this wasn’t

and he waved at me gently, “Let’s go,

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

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

go too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want

arm in arm with my mom,

homemaker since she got married. Her biggest hobby was

This must

about me. They quickly drove off, disappearing

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

it’s not right to go to other

“You’re a friend of our family How can it not be

was out of

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