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

first move. By the time I was miles away, any wavering on his

said, “We’ll see. Don’t sweat about me, look

they were on a date on New

Bonnie. After spotting her watching him,

Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave home. They wanted to give him

again, playing

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

smile. “Alright, I

waved at

pretended not to see and

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

timing

over. You should go with Simmons.

we visiting Kelley too?” I

us will go. 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 or the day after. Manage your own schedule for now” My dad said that as if it were the most normal thing in the

middle of a family holiday, he wanted

was my best

was grinning, and he waved at

long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused to leave with Simmons. Anyone could see what my parents were trying

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 many people”

my dad said, arm in arm with my mom, then

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

me? This must have been the most

drove

you don’t want to go to my

other people’s houses during the

“You’re a friend of our family How can it not be right?”

was out of

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