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.

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

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

they were on a date on

looked back at Bonnie. After spotting her watching him,

interjected earnestly. “I snuck out while my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged

was again, playing the peacemaker.

as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front of

I got

waved at me.

pretended not to see and turned

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

timing

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

Kelley too?” I

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

of a family holiday, he wanted me to

my best friend, this

he waved at

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

next husband, not caring about what I wanted.

too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to

with my mom, then they

remembered correctly, Kelley had been a homemaker since she got married. Her biggest

to cook for me? This must have

one cared about me. They quickly drove off,

that you don’t want to

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

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

out of options.

We chatted as we walked out. Just as we were about to get in the car, a car honked from

over and was shocked. Neil was back!

out of the car and strode over to me.

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