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

was ready to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand, “Irene, you

I couldn’t

out where he was going to sit so she could sit next to him.

sat down on the other side of Faith, not

Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie,

was clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit across

you all” Faith raised her glass with

sip of wine,

dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what it used

me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words for Bonnie, Gloria,

chicken soup. It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of

powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of course,

the soup, I felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but I didn’t want to upset Kitty

I was hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of my life for good

the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy,

you have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl of soup

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

used to be a great cook too, but she’s

didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing

I told everyone, then left to

Oscar’s end. No

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

I got back to the table,

was that?” Neil saw my

but my mind was filled

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