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

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

see. Don’t sweat about me,

a date on New

watching him, he stuttered slightly, “I’m just dropping her

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

there she was again,

as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in

gave a small smile. “Alright, I

Bonnie waved at me.

to see and

beat from wandering around, I headed back to Harold’s place. Simmons was just about to leave, and I

timing

Stella wants you to come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring a gift for

too?” I asked, surprised

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

of a family holiday, he wanted me to live

was my best friend,

he waved at me gently, “Let’s

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

already picked my next husband, not caring about what I wanted. Didn’t they promise to

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

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

a homemaker since she got married.

to cook for me? This must have been the most absurd lie I’ve ever

drove off, disappearing at

here that you don’t want to

right to go to other people’s houses

our family How can it not be right?”

out of options.

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