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

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

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

on a date on New Year’s

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

parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me

there she was again, playing the

the innocent, kind–hearted girl

I

Bonnie waved at me.

not to see and

I headed back to Harold’s place. Simmons

timing

You

Kelley too?”

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 were the most normal thing in the world.

middle of a family holiday, he

best friend, this

grinning, and he waved at me

seen Kelley in a long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused

and they had already picked my next husband, not caring about what I wanted. Didn’t they promise to respect me?

too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook for so many people”

said, arm in arm with my

homemaker since she

must have been the most absurd lie

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

because I’m here that you don’t want to go to my house?” Simmons asked, a little disheartened.

to other people’s

of our family How can it

out

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