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

down, Bonnie was ready to sit next to

couldn’t refuse

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

sat down on the other side of

She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at

clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria

all” Faith raised her glass with a simple toast

taking a sip of wine, then we started eating.

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

Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any

some more chicken soup. It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled

more powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and Kitty

using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but I didn’t want to upset Kitty

heart and

the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy,

full” I pushed

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

mom used to be a great cook

the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the tense silence. It was

this call I told

Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called out to him, there

known Oscar for a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and

to do. When I got back to the table, I had lost

saw

answered casually, but my mind was filled with worry.

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