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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when it came to me. If he knew I was leaving the country, he might do

first move. By the time I was miles away, any wavering on his part would be pointless

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

on a date on New Year’s

her watching him, he stuttered slightly, “I’m

interjected earnestly. “I snuck out while my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave home. They wanted to

there she was again, playing the peacemaker.

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

a small smile. “Alright, I

waved

pretended not to see

place. Simmons was just about to leave, and I was secretly

timing

You should go with

Kelley too?” I asked,

to go to Stella’s. We’ll be back tomorrow

the middle of a family holiday, he wanted

if Stella was my best friend, this wasn’t

he waved at me gently,

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

already picked my next husband,

crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook for

arm in arm with my mom, then

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

not want to cook for me? This must have been

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

that you don’t want to go to my house?”

right to go to other people’s houses during the holidays.

family How can

out of

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