Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 263

Chapter 263

Bonnie was stumped, clearly not knowing how to answer. Since she walked in, her right shoulder had been behaving perfectly, showing no signs of pain.

Kate spoke up for her, “She popped some painkillers before coming; she didn’t want to make a scene in front of everyone.”

Quick thinking there!

Bonnie went with it, nodding. “Yes, but I’m really okay Besides, Irene didn’t mean to.”

“If it was unintentional, then why are you suing me?” I asked, seizing the moment.

Kate was taken aback by my question too. She couldn’t come up with a good excuse on the spot

Bonnie looked a bit awkward, then turned to Gloria.

“It’s all a misunderstanding. Once the judge clarifies the truth, we’ll drop the charges. We’re all friends here; a little spat now and then is inevitable “Gloria was the rock-solid support Bonnie needed. Even when cornered, she remained cool and composed.

I just smirked, “No need. I’ve already cleared it up myself”

Bonnie looked puzzled hearing this, but it wasn’t the right time or place to get into it. She wouldn’t ask, and I wouldn’t elaborate

Everyone in the living room was here for Faith’s birthday, but we weren’t exactly on good terms with each other.

Good thing dinner was ready. The butler announced that we could start eating, breaking the awkward silence.

The round table had eight seats, just enough for all of us

moment Faith sal down, Bonnie was ready to sit next to her,

couldn’t refuse

to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit so

sat down on the other side of Faith, not bothering to arrange seating for anyone else.

the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie,

clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria

all” Faith raised her

sip of wine, then we started eating.

family again, but our relationship was far from what it

her daughter in law. Occasionally, she

for you” Suddenly, Neil

gesture was more powerful than a hundred words from

soup, I felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to

heart and get

eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t voice

I’m kinda full” I pushed

soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg, your chef is

towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook too, but

ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the tense silence.

I told everyone, then left to

through, but there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called out to him, there was

situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was

felt uneasy but didn’t know what to do. When I got back to

that?” Neil saw my unease and asked.

casually, but my mind was filled

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