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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when it came to me. If he knew I was leaving the country, he might do something rash. Bonnie wouldn’t

was probably waiting for me to make the first move. By the time

see. Don’t sweat about me, look after her

on a date

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

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

again, playing

maintain her image as the

I got it. You better get

waved

see and turned to leave

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

timing

come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring

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

In the middle of a family holiday, he wanted me to live at someone

my best friend,

was grinning, and he waved at me gently, “Let’s go,

a long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could

had already picked my next husband,

too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want

arm in arm with my mom, then they just

a homemaker since she got married. Her

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

They quickly drove off, disappearing at the end

because I’m here that you don’t want to go to

go to other people’s

a friend of our family

out of

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