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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was all over the place when it came to me. If he knew I was leaving the country,

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 me, look after her

were on a date on New Year’s Day?

her watching him, he

snuck out while my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave home. They wanted to give him

there she was again, playing the

maintain her image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl

smile. “Alright, I got

Bonnie waved at

not to see and turned to

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

timing

my dad said, “Rena, Stella wants you to come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget

too?” I asked, surprised

and us will 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 it were the most normal thing in the

holiday, he

best friend, this

waved at me gently, “Let’s go, Rena”

I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could

next husband, not caring about what

be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook for so

said, arm in arm with my mom, then they just got up and left.

correctly, Kelley had been a homemaker since she got married. Her biggest hobby was cooking.

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

no one cared about me. They quickly drove off, disappearing at the end

to go to my house?” Simmons

go to other people’s houses during the

a friend of our family How can

out of options.

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