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

ready to sit next to

I couldn’t

probably figuring out

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

to Neil, then shot

about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her

Faith raised her glass with a simple

in taking a sip

the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what

me to eat more, checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty.

good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle

from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and Kitty would care.

bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but

hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of

with sadness and

I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl

sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg, your chef is amazing!”.

hostility immediately shifted towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great

people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy

to take this call I

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

Oscar for a long time and never encountered this situation before. After

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

that?” Neil saw my unease and asked.

“I answered casually, but my mind was filled with worry.

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