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

time I was miles away, any wavering on his part would

casually said, “We’ll see. Don’t sweat about me, look after

a date on

looked back at Bonnie. After spotting her watching

and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged

there she was again, playing

as the innocent, kind–hearted girl

smile. “Alright, I got it.

Bonnie waved at me.

pretended not to see and

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

timing

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

visiting Kelley too?” I

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 thing in

a family holiday, he wanted me to live at

if Stella was my best friend, this wasn’t

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

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

husband, not caring about what

be too crowded. Kelley

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

since she got married. Her biggest hobby

want to cook for me? This must have

one cared about me. They quickly drove

to go to my house?”

to other people’s

family How

was out of

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