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

ready to sit next to

I couldn’t refuse

Faith a disappointed look, then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she could sit

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

Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie,

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

her glass with

taking a sip of wine, then we started

the Whitmore family

I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty.

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

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

at 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

she could win Neil’s heart

eyes filled with sadness and jealousy,

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

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

muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook too, but she’s gone forever now.”

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

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

call went through, but there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called out to him,

encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying

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

Neil saw

friend “I answered casually, but my mind was filled with worry.

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