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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the place when it came to me. If he knew I was leaving the country, he might do something rash. Bonnie wouldn’t

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

casually said, “We’ll see.

on a date

spotting her watching him, he stuttered slightly,

Whitmore had egged me on to leave home. They wanted to give him a hard

was again,

trying to maintain her image as the innocent, kind–hearted

gave a small smile. “Alright, I got it. You better get going”

waved at

to see and turned to

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

timing

wants you to come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring a

visiting Kelley too?” I

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

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

was my best friend,

grinning, and he waved at me

you.” I refused to leave with

next husband, not

it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t

with my mom, then they just got up

remembered correctly, Kelley had been a homemaker since she got

for me? This must have been the most absurd lie

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

because I’m here that you don’t want to go

other people’s houses during the holidays. “I waved

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

was out

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