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.

time I was miles

see. Don’t sweat

they were on a date on New Year’s Day?

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

my parents were away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to

there she was again,

to maintain her image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl

a small smile. “Alright, I got it. You better get going”

waved

not to see

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

timing

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

visiting Kelley too?” I asked, surprised

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 your own schedule for now” My dad said that as if it were the most normal thing in the

holiday, he wanted

was my best

was grinning, and he waved at me gently, “Let’s go, Rena”

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

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

go too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley

in arm with my mom, then they just got up

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

me? This must

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

you don’t want to go to

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

our family How can it

was out of

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

over and was shocked. Neil was

of the car and

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