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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he knew

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

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

a date

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

while my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave

she was again,

as the innocent, kind–hearted

“Alright, I got it. You

Bonnie waved

see and turned to

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

timing

“Rena, Stella wants you to come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring a gift for

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 now” My dad

a family holiday, he wanted me to live at

Stella was my best friend, this

he waved at me

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

yet, and they had already picked my next husband, not

too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook

arm in arm with my

a homemaker since

must have been the most absurd lie

me. They quickly drove off,

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

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

family How can it not be right?”

out

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