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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If he knew I

By the time I was miles away, any

“We’ll see. Don’t sweat about

a date

watching him, he stuttered slightly, “I’m

had egged me on to leave home. They wanted to give him a hard time, so he found me

there she was again, playing the

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

a small smile. “Alright, I

Bonnie waved at me.

pretended not to see and turned to leave

Simmons was just about to leave, and I was secretly pleased with

timing

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

we visiting Kelley too?” I asked,

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 your own schedule for now” My dad said that as if it were the most normal thing in the

holiday, he

Stella was my best

grinning, and he waved at

haven’t seen Kelley in a long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused

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

too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook

arm in arm with my mom,

Kelley had been a homemaker since she got married. Her biggest hobby was

cook for me? This must have been the

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

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

not right to go to other

family How can it

was out

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