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.

me to make the first move. By the time

said, “We’ll see. Don’t sweat about me, look after her

a date on

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

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

was again, playing the

was trying to maintain her image as the innocent,

I

waved at me.

not to see and

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

timing

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

we visiting Kelley too?” I asked, surprised

travel, so it’s better for you to go to Stella’s. We’ll be back tomorrow or the day after. Manage your own schedule for now” My dad said that as if it were the most normal thing in the world.

the middle of a family holiday, he

was my best friend, this

waved at me gently, “Let’s go, Rena”

with you.” I refused to leave with

my next husband, not caring

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

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

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

not want to cook for me? This must have been the most absurd

me. They quickly drove

don’t want to go to my house?” Simmons

to other people’s

family How can

out of options.

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

looked over and was

of the car and strode over

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