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

sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my

couldn’t refuse

Neil, probably figuring out where he was

sat down on the other side of Faith,

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

seat again Gloria patted her

Faith raised her glass with

a sip of wine, then

Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what

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

for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a

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

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

heart and get this annoying

stared at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness

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

and started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr.

towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be

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

need to take this call I told everyone,

sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how

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

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

was that?” Neil saw my unease and

casually, but my mind was filled with worry.

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