Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 102

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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again, it made sense. 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

for me to make the first move. By the time I was miles away, any

said, “We’ll see. Don’t

date on New Year’s

Bonnie. After spotting her watching him, he stuttered slightly, “I’m just dropping

Bonnie interjected earnestly. “I snuck out while my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave home. They wanted to give him a hard time, so he found me

was again, playing

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

small smile. “Alright, I

Bonnie waved at me.

pretended not to see and turned to leave

was beat from wandering around, I headed back to Harold’s place. Simmons was just about

timing

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

we visiting Kelley too?” I asked,

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

holiday, he wanted me to live at

was my best friend, this wasn’t

grinning, and he waved at me

with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see what my parents were trying

picked my next husband, not caring about what I wanted. Didn’t they promise

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

said, arm in arm with my mom,

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

she not want to cook for me? This must

drove off, disappearing at

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

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

laughed, “You’re a friend of our family How can it not be right?”

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