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

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

I couldn’t refuse

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

sat down on the other side of Faith, not bothering to arrange seating

then shot a triumphant

was clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria

her glass with

joined everyone in taking a sip of wine, then

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

was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words for Bonnie,

It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil

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

the soup, I felt a 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

at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy,

have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the

the soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg, your chef is amazing!”.

mom used to be a great cook too,

that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing

I told everyone,

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

for a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call

know what to do. When I got back to

saw my unease and

my mind

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