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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came to me. If he knew I was leaving the country, he might do something rash. Bonnie wouldn’t want

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

see. Don’t

a date

at Bonnie. After spotting her watching him, he stuttered slightly, “I’m just dropping her home.”

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

was again, playing the

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

“Alright, I got it. You

Bonnie waved at

to see and turned

place. Simmons was just about to leave, and I was secretly pleased with my perfect

timing

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

we visiting Kelley too?” I

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

of a family holiday, he

best

was grinning, and he waved 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.

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

too crowded.

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

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

cook for me? This must have been the most absurd lie I’ve ever

me. They quickly drove off, disappearing at the end of the

don’t want to go to my house?” Simmons asked, a little disheartened.

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

our family How can it

out of options.

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