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 want to bring

make the first move. By the time I was miles away, any wavering on

said, “We’ll see. Don’t sweat

a date on New Year’s Day?

spotting her watching him, he stuttered slightly, “I’m just dropping her home.”

had egged me on to leave home. They wanted to give

there she was again, playing the peacemaker.

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

smile. “Alright, I got it. You

Bonnie waved at me.

see and turned

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

timing

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

Kelley too?” I asked, surprised

go. Her 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 or the day after. Manage

of a family holiday, he wanted

my best friend, this

and he waved at me gently,

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.

not even divorced yet, and they had already picked my next husband, not caring

said, “If you go too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t

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

remembered correctly, Kelley had been a homemaker since she got married. Her biggest

for me? This must have been

me. They quickly drove

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

right to go to other

a friend of our family How can it not

out of

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