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 do something

probably waiting for me to make the first move. By the time I was miles away, any wavering on

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

were on a date on

After spotting her watching

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

she was again, playing the peacemaker.

trying to maintain her image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front

smile. “Alright, I

waved at

pretended not to see and turned

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

timing

You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring a gift for Iva”

Kelley too?” I asked, surprised

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”

family holiday, he wanted me to

if Stella was my best friend, this wasn’t

at me gently,

I refused to leave with Simmons.

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

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

arm with my mom, then they just got up

since she got married. Her biggest hobby

want to cook for me? This must have been the most

They quickly drove off, disappearing at the end of

don’t want to go to my

not right to go to other people’s houses during

of our family How can

out of

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