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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Neil was all over the place when it came to me. If he knew I was leaving the country, he might do something rash. Bonnie

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

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

on a date on

looked back at Bonnie. After spotting her watching him, he stuttered slightly, “I’m just dropping her home.”

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 hard time, so he found me and is taking me

again, playing

was trying to maintain her image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front

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

waved at me.

not to see

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

timing

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

Kelley too?”

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

a family holiday,

best friend, this wasn’t

at me gently, “Let’s go, Rena”

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

already picked my next husband, not caring about what

you go too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t

my mom,

Kelley had been a homemaker since she got married. Her biggest

she not want to cook for me? This must have been the

one cared about me. They quickly drove off, disappearing

to go to my house?” Simmons asked, a little disheartened.

not right to go to other people’s houses during the holidays. “I waved it off.

a friend of our family How can it not be right?”

was out

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