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

next to her, but

I couldn’t refuse

probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she

a second thought. Neil sat down on the other side of Faith, not

quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too slow to claim it.

about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to

all” Faith raised her

joined everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we

Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what

in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with

soup. It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil

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

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

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

with

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

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

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

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

take this call I told everyone, then left

through, but there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter

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

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

Neil saw my unease

“I answered casually, but my mind was filled

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