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 came to me. If he knew I was leaving the country,

move. By the time I was miles away, any wavering on his part would be pointless

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

they were on a date

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

Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave home. They wanted to give him a hard time, so he

again, playing the peacemaker.

was trying to maintain her image as the innocent,

a small smile. “Alright, I got it.

Bonnie waved at me.

to see and turned to leave

Harold’s place. Simmons was just about

timing

You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring a gift for

too?” I

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

of a family holiday, he wanted me to live at someone

was my best friend, this wasn’t

he waved at

haven’t seen Kelley in a long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone

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

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

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

had been a homemaker since she got married. Her biggest hobby was cooking.

me? This must have

drove off, disappearing at the end

here that you don’t want to go to my house?”

just think it’s not right to go to other

friend of our family How

out of

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