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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Neil was all over the place when it came to me. If he knew I was leaving the country, he might do something rash. Bonnie wouldn’t want to bring that upon

make the first move. By the time

at Bonnie and casually said, “We’ll see. Don’t

on a date on New Year’s

spotting her watching him, he stuttered

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

again, playing

her image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front of

a small smile. “Alright, I got

waved at

see and

place. Simmons was

timing

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

we visiting Kelley too?” I

Stella’s. We’ll be back tomorrow or the day after. Manage

of a family holiday, he wanted me to live at someone

if Stella was my best friend, this

grinning, and he waved at me gently,

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

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

crowded. Kelley doesn’t want

with my mom, then they just got up and left.

homemaker since

cook for me? This must have been the most

cared about me. They quickly drove off, disappearing

you don’t want to go to

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

friend of our family

was out of options.

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