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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me. If he knew I was leaving the country, he might do something rash. Bonnie wouldn’t want to
was probably waiting for me to make the first move. By the time I was miles away, any wavering on his part would be pointless
Bonnie and casually said, “We’ll see. Don’t sweat about me, look after
were on a date on New
back at Bonnie. After spotting her watching him, he stuttered slightly, “I’m just dropping
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
again,
maintain her image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl
gave a small smile. “Alright, I
Bonnie waved at me.
pretended not to see and turned to leave
beat from wandering around, I headed back to Harold’s place. Simmons was just about to
timing
Stella wants you to come over. You should go
we visiting Kelley too?” I asked,
to go to Stella’s. We’ll be back tomorrow or the day after. Manage your own schedule for
the hell? In the middle of a family holiday, he wanted me to
Stella was my best
and he waved at me gently,
seen Kelley in a long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could
had already picked my next husband, not caring about what I
it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook for so many people”
dad said, arm in arm with my mom,
correctly, Kelley had been a homemaker since she got married. Her
she not want to cook for me? This must
drove off, disappearing
because I’m here that you don’t want to go to my house?” Simmons asked, a
I just think it’s not right to go to other people’s houses during the holidays. “I
friend of our family How can it not be
was out
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