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

for me to make the first move. By the time I

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

date on New Year’s Day?

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

wrong idea” Bonnie interjected earnestly. “I snuck out while my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on

she was again,

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

small smile. “Alright, I got it.

Bonnie waved at

pretended not to see and turned

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

timing

wants you to come over. You should

we visiting Kelley too?” I asked, surprised

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

a family holiday,

best friend,

grinning, and 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 could see what my parents were trying to do.

they had already picked my next husband, not caring about

mom said, “If you go too, it’ll be too crowded.

in arm with my mom, then they just got up and left.

had been a homemaker since she got married. Her biggest

cook for me? This must have

about me. They quickly drove

want to go to my

it’s not right to go to other

our family

was out

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