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

By the time

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

they were on a date

spotting her watching him, he stuttered slightly, “I’m

earnestly. “I snuck out while my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave home.

there she was again, playing the

the innocent, kind–hearted

smile. “Alright, I got

Bonnie waved

pretended not to see and turned to leave

wandering around, I headed back to Harold’s place. Simmons was just about to leave, and I was secretly pleased with my perfect

timing

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

too?” I asked, surprised

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

middle of a family holiday, he wanted me to live at someone else’s place?

best friend, this wasn’t

grinning, and he waved at me gently,

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

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

mom said, “If you go too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook for so many people”

with my mom, then they just got up

had been a homemaker since she got married. Her

for me? This must have been the

quickly drove off, disappearing at the end of the

it because I’m here that you don’t want to go to my house?”

to other people’s houses during

family How can it not

out

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