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

moment Faith sal down, Bonnie was ready to sit next to her, but

I couldn’t refuse

out where he was going to sit so she could

the other side of Faith, not bothering

the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie,

upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her

raised her glass

joined everyone in taking a sip of wine, then

family again, but our relationship

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

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

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

soup, I felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but I didn’t want

she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of my life for good

filled with

you have it. I’m kinda full” I

happily took the soup and started sipping, “It’s

Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook

that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit

I need to take this call I told everyone,

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

before. After ending the call and trying again,

to do. When I got back

saw my unease and asked.

casually, but my mind was filled

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