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

time I was miles away, any wavering

at Bonnie and casually said, “We’ll see. Don’t sweat about me,

were on a date on New Year’s Day?

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

Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave

was again,

image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in

I

Bonnie waved at

not to see and turned to leave

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

timing

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

Kelley too?” I asked,

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

of a family holiday, he wanted me to live at

my best friend, this wasn’t right!

waved at me gently, “Let’s

long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see what my

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

be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t

arm with my mom, then they just

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

she not want to cook for me? This must have been the most absurd

They quickly drove off, disappearing at

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

I just think it’s not right to go to other people’s

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

out of

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