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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If he knew I was leaving the country, he might do something rash.

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

casually said, “We’ll see. Don’t sweat

date on

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

my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave home. They wanted to give him a

again,

was trying to maintain her image as the innocent, kind–hearted

“Alright, I got it. You better

Bonnie waved

not to see and

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

timing

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

visiting Kelley too?” I

be back tomorrow or the day after. Manage your own

middle of a family holiday,

best friend, this

at me gently, “Let’s go, Rena”

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

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

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

dad said, arm in arm with my mom, then they just

been a homemaker since she got married. Her biggest hobby

cook for me? This must have

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

that you don’t want to go to my house?” Simmons asked, a

just think it’s not right to go to other people’s houses during

laughed, “You’re a friend of our family How can it not

out

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