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

to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand, “Irene,

I couldn’t refuse

probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she could

down on the other side of

next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile

her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit

her glass with a

joined everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we started

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

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

you” Suddenly, Neil ladled

hundred words from

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

Neil’s heart

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

it. I’m kinda full” I

took the soup and started sipping,

muttered, “My mom used to be

suddenly 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 phone ringing broke the tense silence. It was Oscar.

this call I told everyone, then left

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

a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still no answer

to do. When I got back

that?” Neil saw my unease and

friend “I answered casually, but my

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