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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me. If he knew I was leaving the country, he might do something rash. Bonnie wouldn’t want to bring that upon herself.

time I was miles away, any

see. Don’t

on a date on New Year’s Day?

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

parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave home. They wanted to give him a

again, playing the peacemaker.

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

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

Bonnie waved

not to see

around, I headed back to Harold’s place. Simmons was just about to leave, and I was secretly pleased

timing

over. You should go with Simmons.

we visiting Kelley too?”

and us will 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

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

best

grinning, and he waved at

I refused to leave

picked my next husband, not caring about

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

in arm with my mom, then they just got up

since she got married. Her biggest hobby

could she not want to cook for me? This must have been

me. They quickly drove off,

want to go to my house?” Simmons asked,

go to other people’s houses during the holidays. “I waved

“You’re a friend of our family How can it not

out

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