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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place when it came to me. If he knew I was leaving the

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

see. Don’t sweat about

on a date on New

watching him, he stuttered

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

she was again,

the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front

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

Bonnie waved at me.

pretended not to see and turned to leave

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

timing

over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring a gift

visiting Kelley too?” I asked,

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

middle of a family holiday, he wanted

Stella was my best friend, this

grinning, and he waved at me

so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see what my parents were trying to

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

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

with my mom, then they just got up and

homemaker since she got married. Her biggest hobby was cooking.

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

one cared about me. They quickly drove off,

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

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

friend of our family How can it not be

was out of options.

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