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

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

“We’ll see. Don’t sweat about

a date

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

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

she was again,

her image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front

a small smile. “Alright, I

Bonnie waved

see and turned to

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

timing

come over. You should go with

Kelley too?” I asked, surprised

go to Stella’s. We’ll be back tomorrow or the day after. Manage your own

of a family holiday,

best friend, this wasn’t right!

was grinning, and he waved at me gently, “Let’s

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

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

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

arm in arm with my mom, then

been a homemaker since she got married.

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

drove off, disappearing at the end of the road

you don’t want to go to my house?”

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

laughed, “You’re a friend of our family How can it

was out of options.

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