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, but Faith

I couldn’t

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

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

a look. She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then

Gloria patted her

you all” Faith raised her glass

a sip of

Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what it used to be.

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

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

hundred words from Fath. Of

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

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

stared at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t voice her

I pushed the

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

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

was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her,

I need to take this call I told everyone, then left to answer

Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called out to him, there was no

before.

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

was that?” Neil saw my

but my mind

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