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.

to make the first move. By the time I was

Bonnie and casually said, “We’ll see.

were on a date on New

instinctively looked back at Bonnie. After spotting her watching him, he stuttered

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.

was again, playing the

image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl

small smile. “Alright, I

waved at me.

pretended not to see and turned

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

timing

said, “Rena, Stella wants you to come over. You

too?” I asked, surprised

Harold and 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

a family holiday, he wanted me to live

if Stella was my best

was grinning, and he waved at me gently,

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

not even divorced yet, and they had already picked my next husband, not caring about what I

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

go my dad said, arm in arm with my

a homemaker since she got married. Her biggest hobby was

This must have been the most absurd lie I’ve

quickly drove off, disappearing at the end of

I’m here that you don’t want to go to my

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

of our family How can it not be

out of

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

was shocked. Neil was back!

out of the car and strode over to