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

was probably waiting for me to make the first move. By the time I was miles away,

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

date on New

spotting her watching him, he

the 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, playing the peacemaker.

trying to maintain her image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front of Neil.

gave a small smile. “Alright, I got it.

Bonnie waved at me.

to see and turned to

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

timing

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

too?”

We’ll be back tomorrow or the day after. Manage your own schedule for now” My dad said that as

holiday, he

Stella was my best friend,

at me gently, “Let’s

go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone

had already picked my next husband, not caring about

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

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

homemaker since she got married.

want to cook for me? This must

They quickly drove

don’t want to go to

just think it’s not right to go to other people’s houses during the

family How can it not

was out of options.

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