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

for me to make the first move. By the time I

see. Don’t sweat about me,

on a date on New Year’s Day?

After spotting her watching him,

away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave home. They

was again, playing

the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front

smile. “Alright, I got it. You better get going”

waved at

to see

I headed back to Harold’s place. Simmons

timing

over. You should

too?” I asked,

it’s tiring to travel, so it’s better for you to go to Stella’s. We’ll be back tomorrow or the day

In the middle of a family holiday, he wanted me to live at someone else’s place?

if Stella was my best friend,

was grinning, and he waved at

with you.” I refused to leave

my next husband, not caring about what I

you go too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook for so

in arm with my mom, then they just got up and

been a homemaker since

to cook for me? This must have been the most absurd lie

about me. They quickly drove

want to go to my house?” Simmons asked, a little disheartened.

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

of our family How can it not

out

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