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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to me. If he knew I was leaving the country, he might do

make the first move. By the time

“We’ll see.

on a date

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

Bonnie interjected earnestly. “I snuck out while my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave home.

was again, playing

her image as the innocent, kind–hearted

small smile. “Alright, I

waved at

not to see and turned

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

timing

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

visiting Kelley too?” I

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

of a family holiday,

if Stella was my best friend,

at me gently, “Let’s go, Rena”

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

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

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

my mom, then they

I remembered correctly, Kelley had been a homemaker since she got married. Her biggest hobby was cooking.

me? This must have been the

one cared about me. They quickly drove off, disappearing at the end

to go to my house?” Simmons asked, a little

right to go to other people’s

of our family How can

out

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