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

probably waiting 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, look

were on a date on New Year’s Day?

her watching him, he stuttered slightly, “I’m just

had egged me on to leave

there she was again, playing

as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in

“Alright, I got it. You better get going”

Bonnie waved

to see and turned to leave

I was beat from wandering around, I headed back to Harold’s place. Simmons was

timing

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

too?” I

Stella’s. We’ll be back tomorrow

family holiday, he

Stella was my best friend,

at me gently, “Let’s go,

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

already picked my next husband, not caring about what I wanted. Didn’t they

you go too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook for

my mom, then they just got up

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

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

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

to go

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

laughed, “You’re a friend of our family How can

was out of options.

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