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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he knew I was leaving the country,

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

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

were on a date on New Year’s Day?

looked back at Bonnie. After spotting her watching

out while my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave home.

again, playing the

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

smile. “Alright, I got

Bonnie waved at me.

see

Harold’s place. Simmons was just about to leave,

timing

my dad said, “Rena, Stella wants you to come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring

visiting Kelley too?” I asked, surprised

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 for now” My dad said that as

middle of a family holiday, he wanted me to live

was my best

at me gently, “Let’s

seen Kelley in a long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see what my parents were trying to

had already picked my next husband, not caring about what I

“If you go too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley

said, arm in arm with my mom, then they just

I remembered correctly, Kelley had been a homemaker since

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

about me. They quickly drove

I’m here that you don’t want to go

not right to go to other people’s houses during the

our family How

was out

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