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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then 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

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

see. Don’t sweat about me, look after her

they were on a date

back at Bonnie. After spotting her watching him, he stuttered slightly,

my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on

she was again, playing the

as the innocent, kind–hearted girl

smile. “Alright, I got it. You

waved at

see and turned

back to Harold’s place. Simmons was

timing

over. You should go with Simmons.

visiting Kelley too?” I

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”

the hell? In the middle of a family holiday,

best friend, this wasn’t right!

he waved at me

with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see

husband, not caring about what I wanted. Didn’t they promise to respect me?

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

go my dad said, arm in arm with my mom, then

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

not want to cook for me? This must

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

don’t want to go to my house?” Simmons

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

“You’re a friend of our family

was out of

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