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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place when it came to me. If he knew I was leaving the country, he might

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

see. Don’t

on a date on

her watching him, he stuttered slightly, “I’m just

thought Mr. Whitmore had egged

she was again, playing the peacemaker.

the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front of

I got it. You better get going”

Bonnie waved at me.

not to see and turned

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

timing

over. You should go with Simmons.

visiting Kelley too?”

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 if it were the most normal thing

In the middle of a family holiday,

if Stella was my best friend, this

and he waved at me gently, “Let’s

haven’t seen Kelley in a long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see what my

husband, not caring about what I wanted. Didn’t

too crowded. Kelley

in arm with my mom, then they just

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

she not want to cook for me? This must

cared about me. They quickly drove off, disappearing

to

go to other people’s houses during

of our family How

was out of

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