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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then again, it made sense. 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 wouldn’t want to

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

and casually said, “We’ll see. Don’t sweat about me, look after her

on a date on New Year’s

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

the 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

again, playing the

image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front of Neil.

“Alright, I got

waved at

to see and

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

timing

come over. You should go with Simmons.

too?” I asked,

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

In the middle of a family holiday, he

was my best friend, this wasn’t

at me

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

divorced yet, and they had already picked my next husband, not caring

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

arm with my

Kelley had been a homemaker since she

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

one cared about me. They quickly drove off, disappearing at the

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

think it’s not right to go to other people’s houses during the holidays.

of our family

out

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