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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If he knew I was leaving the country, he might do something rash. Bonnie

By the time I was miles away, any wavering

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

they were on a date on New Year’s

at Bonnie. After spotting her watching him, he stuttered slightly,

had egged

there she was again, playing the

the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front of Neil.

gave a small smile. “Alright, I

Bonnie waved

to see and turned to

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

timing

wants you to come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t

too?” I asked, surprised

to go to Stella’s. We’ll be back tomorrow or the day after. Manage your own schedule for now”

the hell? In the middle of a family holiday, he wanted me to live at someone else’s place?

was my best friend, this

was grinning, and he waved at me gently,

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

had already picked my next husband, not caring

“If you go too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook for so many people”

arm with my mom, then they

correctly, Kelley had been a homemaker since

for me? This must have been the most absurd lie

me. They quickly drove off, disappearing at the end

don’t want to go

just think it’s not right to go to other people’s houses during the holidays. “I waved

laughed, “You’re a friend of our family How

out of options.

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