Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

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.

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

glanced at Bonnie and casually said, “We’ll see. Don’t sweat

a date on

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

don’t get 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 give him a hard time, so he

there she was again, playing the peacemaker.

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

gave a small smile. “Alright, I

Bonnie waved at me.

see and turned to

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

timing

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

visiting Kelley too?” I asked,

it’s better for you to go to Stella’s. We’ll be back tomorrow or the day after. Manage your own

a family holiday, he wanted me

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

he waved at

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

had already picked my next husband, not caring about what

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

in arm with my mom, then they just got up

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

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

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

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

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

of our family How can it not

out of options.

car was parked outside the complex. We chatted as we walked out. Just as we were about to

looked over and was shocked. Neil

got out of the car and strode over to me.