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

probably waiting for me to make the first move. By the time

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

they were on a date on New

watching him, he stuttered

interjected 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,

as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in

small smile. “Alright, I got it. You

waved

see and turned to leave

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

timing

You should go with

Kelley too?” I asked, surprised

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” My dad said that

of a family holiday, he wanted

was my best friend, this

at me gently, “Let’s go,

I want to go with you.” I refused

and they had already picked my next husband, not caring about

said, “If you go too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook

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

a homemaker since she got

could she not want to cook for me? This must have been the most

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

to go to my house?” Simmons asked, a little disheartened.

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

our family How can it not be

was out of options.

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