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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again, it made sense. Neil was all over the place when it came to me. If he knew I was

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

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

they were on a date on New Year’s

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

get the wrong idea” Bonnie interjected earnestly. “I snuck out while my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged

again,

as the innocent, kind–hearted

smile. “Alright, I got it. You

waved at me.

to see and turned to leave

was beat from wandering around, I headed back to Harold’s place. Simmons was just about to leave, and I was secretly pleased with my perfect

timing

wants you to come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring a gift for

visiting Kelley too?”

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

of a family holiday, he wanted me

best friend, this

grinning, and he waved at me gently, “Let’s

want to go with you.” I

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

too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley

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

homemaker since she got married. Her biggest hobby was

want to cook for me? This must have

me. They quickly drove off, disappearing

it because I’m here that you don’t want to go to my house?” Simmons asked, a little disheartened.

to other people’s houses during the holidays.

a friend of our family How can it

was out

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