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 to bring that upon herself.

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

glanced at Bonnie and casually said, “We’ll see. Don’t sweat about

on a date

watching him, he stuttered slightly,

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

she was again, playing the peacemaker.

maintain her image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl

gave a small smile. “Alright, I got

waved at

to see and turned

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

timing

then my dad said, “Rena, Stella wants you to come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring a gift for Iva”

too?” I asked, surprised

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 as if it were the most normal thing in

of a family holiday, he wanted

my best friend, this wasn’t right!

waved at me gently, “Let’s go,

haven’t seen Kelley in a long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see what

and they had already picked my next husband, not

said, “If you go too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook for so many people”

arm in arm with my

I remembered correctly, Kelley had been a homemaker since

me? This must have been

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

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

to other people’s houses during the holidays. “I waved

laughed, “You’re a friend of our family How can it

was out

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