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

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

see. Don’t sweat about me, look after her

date on New

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

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

she was again, playing the

her image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front of

gave a small smile. “Alright, I got

Bonnie waved at me.

to see and

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

timing

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

visiting Kelley too?” I asked, surprised

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

family holiday, he

was my best friend, this wasn’t right!

grinning, and he waved at me gently,

I refused to

my next husband, not caring about

go too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to

my mom, then they

I remembered correctly, Kelley had been a homemaker since she got married. Her biggest hobby was cooking.

must have been the most

about me. They quickly drove

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

go to other people’s houses during the holidays. “I

“You’re a friend of our family How

out of

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