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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was all over the place when it came to me. If he knew I was leaving the country,

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

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

date on New

Neil instinctively looked back at Bonnie. After spotting her watching him, he stuttered slightly, “I’m

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

she was again, playing the peacemaker.

the innocent, kind–hearted girl

small smile. “Alright, I got it. You better

waved

not to see

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

timing

my 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 asked,

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

holiday, he wanted me to live at someone else’s place?

my best friend, this wasn’t right!

waved at me gently, “Let’s go, Rena”

to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see what my

picked my next husband, not caring about

be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook

in arm with my mom,

a homemaker since she got married. Her biggest

not want to cook for me? This must

one cared about me. They quickly drove off, disappearing at the end

to go to

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

friend of our family How

out of options.

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