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

first move. By the time I was miles away, any wavering

Bonnie and casually said, “We’ll see. Don’t sweat about me, look after her first”

on a date on New Year’s Day?

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

were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged

there she was again,

was trying to maintain her image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front

smile. “Alright, I got

Bonnie waved at me.

see and turned to

I was beat from wandering around, I headed back to Harold’s place. Simmons was just about to

timing

wants you to come over. You should go

we visiting Kelley too?” I asked,

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

In the middle of a family holiday, he wanted me to live at

Stella was my best

he waved at

I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see what my parents were trying to do.

yet, and they had already picked my next husband, not caring about what I

too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley

said, arm in arm with my mom, then they just got up

been a homemaker since

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

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

to go to my house?” Simmons asked, a little disheartened.

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

our family How can

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