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 something rash. Bonnie wouldn’t want to bring that

probably waiting for me to make the first move. By the time I was

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

were on a date on New Year’s Day?

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

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

there she was again, playing

image as the innocent,

“Alright, I got it. You

waved at me.

not to see and

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

timing

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

Kelley too?”

and us will go. Her place 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 now” My dad said that as if it were the most normal

of a family holiday, he wanted me

Stella was my best friend, this wasn’t

and he waved at

Kelley in a long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see what my parents were trying to do.

picked my next husband, not caring about what I

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

arm with my mom, then they

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

me? This must have been the most absurd

one cared about me. They quickly drove off, disappearing at the end

I’m here that you don’t want to go

it’s not right to go to other people’s houses during the holidays. “I waved it off.

of our family How

out of

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