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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he knew I was leaving the country,

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

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

a date

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

were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on

she was again,

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

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

waved

not to see and

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

timing

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

Kelley too?” I

to travel, so it’s better for you to go to Stella’s. We’ll be back tomorrow or the day after. Manage your own schedule for now” My dad said that as if it were the most normal thing in the

of a family holiday,

if Stella was my best

he waved at

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

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

be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook for

with my mom, then they just got up and

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

she not want to cook for me? This must have

cared about me. They quickly drove off,

that you don’t want to go to my house?” Simmons asked, a little

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

friend of our family

was out

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