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

sit next to her,

I couldn’t

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

other side of

a look. She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie,

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

her glass with

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

two or three years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but

law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely

you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of

gesture was more powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and

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

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

eyes filled with sadness and

have it. I’m kinda full” I

took the soup and started sipping, “It’s

used to be a great cook too,

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

I told everyone, then left to answer

there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called out

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

know what to do. When I got back to the table, I had lost

was that?” Neil saw my unease and

“I answered casually, but my mind was filled

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