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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But 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 bring that upon herself.

the time I was miles away, any wavering

see. Don’t

date on New Year’s

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

had egged me on to leave home. They wanted to give him a hard time,

she was again, playing

to maintain her image as the innocent, kind–hearted

a small smile. “Alright, I got it. You better

Bonnie waved at

pretended not to see and

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

timing

wants you to come over. You should go with Simmons. Don’t forget to bring a gift

visiting Kelley too?” I

back tomorrow or the day after. Manage your own schedule for now” My

the hell? In the middle of a family holiday, he wanted me

if Stella was my best friend,

he waved at

Kelley in a long time, so I want to go with you.” I refused

they had already picked my next husband, not caring

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

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

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

could she not want to cook for me? This must have

me. They quickly 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

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

out of

was parked outside the complex. We chatted as we walked out. Just as we were about to get in the car, a car honked

was

of the car and strode over to

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