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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made sense. Neil was all over the place when it came to me. If he knew I was leaving

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

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

a date on

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

they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave home. They wanted to give him a hard time, so he found me

was again, playing the peacemaker.

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

gave a small smile. “Alright, I got it. You better get going”

Bonnie waved at

not to see and turned to leave

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

timing

dad said, “Rena, Stella wants you to come over. You should go with

visiting Kelley too?” I asked, surprised

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 world.

of a family holiday, he wanted me to live at someone

Stella was my best friend, this wasn’t right!

and he waved at me gently, “Let’s

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

my next husband, not caring about what

be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want

arm with my mom, then they just got up

since she got married. Her biggest hobby was cooking.

for me? This must have

They quickly drove off, disappearing at

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

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

laughed, “You’re a friend of our family

was out

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