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.

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

“We’ll see. Don’t sweat

a date on New Year’s

spotting her watching

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

was again,

the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front of

smile. “Alright, I got it. You better

Bonnie waved at me.

to see and turned to leave

was beat from wandering around, I headed back to Harold’s place. Simmons

timing

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

too?” I asked, surprised

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

the middle of a family holiday, he wanted

Stella was my best friend,

and he waved at me

to go with you.” I refused to leave

had already picked my next husband, not caring about what I

it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook for

go my dad said, arm in arm with my mom, then they just got up and left.

homemaker since she got

not want to cook for me? This must have been the most absurd lie I’ve ever

drove off, disappearing at the end of

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

go to other people’s houses during the holidays. “I waved it

friend of our family How can

was out

as we walked out. Just as we were about to get in the car,

over and was shocked. Neil was back!

out of the car and strode over to

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