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.

the time I was miles away, any wavering on his part would be pointless

and casually said, “We’ll see.

were on a date

Bonnie. After spotting her watching him, he stuttered slightly, “I’m just dropping her

away, and they thought Mr. Whitmore had egged me on to leave home. They wanted to give him a

she was again, playing the

maintain her image as the innocent, kind–hearted girl in front

smile. “Alright, I got it. You better get

waved at

see and turned to leave

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

timing

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

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

family holiday, he wanted me

was my best

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

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

divorced yet, and they had already picked my next husband, not caring

said, “If you go too, it’ll be too crowded. Kelley doesn’t want to cook for so many people”

go my dad said, arm in arm with my mom, then they

had been a homemaker since she got married. Her biggest hobby was

me? This must have been

me. They quickly drove off,

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

I just think it’s not right to go to other people’s

“You’re a friend of our family How can

was out of options.

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

and was

out of the car and strode over