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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made sense. Neil was all over the place when it came to me. If he knew I

move. By the time I was miles away, any wavering on his part would be pointless

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

were on a date on New Year’s

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

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 him a hard time, so he found

was again, playing the

as the

smile. “Alright, I got it. You better

waved

pretended not to see and turned

headed back to Harold’s place. Simmons was just about

timing

dad said, “Rena, Stella wants you to come over. You should go

visiting Kelley too?” I

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

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

was my best friend, this

at

time, so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons.

they had already picked my next husband, not caring about

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

arm in arm with my mom, then they

remembered correctly, Kelley had been a homemaker since she got married. Her biggest

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

cared about me. They quickly drove off, disappearing at

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

not right to go to other people’s houses during the holidays.

our family How

out

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