Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 263

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

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

couldn’t

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

on the other side of Faith, not bothering to

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

Gloria patted her arm,

her glass with a simple

everyone in taking a sip

with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was

Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words for Bonnie, Gloria, and

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

gesture was more powerful than a hundred words from

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

win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of

her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t voice her

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

thing!” Kitty happily took the soup and started sipping,

muttered, “My mom used to be a great

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 broke the tense silence. It

I need to take this call I told everyone, then left

sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called

a long time and never encountered this situation before. After

I got back

Neil saw my unease

but my mind was filled with worry.

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