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

was ready to sit next to her,

couldn’t

shot Faith a disappointed look, then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was

side

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

Gloria patted her arm, nudging

raised her glass with

everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we started eating.

two or three years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from

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

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

than a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only

mind using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but I

be honest, I was hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of my

with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t

it. I’m kinda full” I pushed

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

muttered, “My mom used to be a great

at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the tense silence. It was

need to take this call I told everyone, then

No matter how much I called out to him, there was

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

to do. When I got back to the table, I had

Neil saw my unease and

but my

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