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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knew I was leaving the country, he might do something rash. Bonnie wouldn’t want to bring that

time I was miles away, any wavering on

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

on a date on

Neil instinctively looked back at Bonnie. After spotting her watching him, he stuttered slightly,

and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave home.

she was again, playing the

the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front of

small smile. “Alright, I got

Bonnie waved at me.

see and turned to leave

wandering around, I headed back to Harold’s place. Simmons was

timing

You should go with Simmons. Don’t

we visiting Kelley too?” I

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

holiday, he wanted me

Stella was my best friend,

at me gently,

time, so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons.

picked my next husband, not caring about what

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

arm in arm with my mom, then they just

correctly, Kelley had been a homemaker since she got married.

me? This must have been the most absurd lie I’ve ever heard

They quickly drove off, disappearing at the end

don’t want to go to my house?”

I just think it’s not right to go to other

a friend of our family How can it not

out of options.

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