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

By the time I was miles

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

were on a date on New Year’s

Bonnie. After spotting her watching him,

wrong idea” 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 to give him a

there she was again, playing the

to maintain her image as the innocent, kind–hearted

smile. “Alright, I got it. You better get

Bonnie waved at me.

to see and turned

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

timing

come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget

too?” I asked,

go. Her place is 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” My dad said that as if

middle of a family holiday, he wanted

Stella was my best

he waved at me gently, “Let’s go, Rena”

in a long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see

not even divorced yet, and they had already picked my next husband, not caring about what

it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to

arm in arm with my mom, then they just

since she got married. Her

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

one cared about me. They quickly drove

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

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

our family How can it not

was out of options.

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