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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If he knew I was leaving the

By the time I was miles

Bonnie and casually said, “We’ll see.

they were on a date on New

Neil instinctively looked back at Bonnie. After spotting her watching

had egged me on to

again, playing the

to maintain her image as the

gave a small smile. “Alright, I got it. You better get

Bonnie waved

see

place. Simmons was just about to leave,

timing

come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring a

too?” I asked, surprised

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

a family holiday, he wanted

my best

at me gently,

so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave

my next husband, not caring about what I wanted.

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

arm in arm with my mom, then they just got

been a homemaker since she got married.

she not want to cook for me? This must have been the most absurd lie I’ve ever

me. They quickly drove

to go to my

go to other people’s houses during the

friend of our family

was out

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