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, but Faith grabbed my hand, “Irene, you sit

couldn’t

gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit so

sat down on the other side of

then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie,

again Gloria

raised her glass

a sip of

having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our

in law. Occasionally, she would

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

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

mind using this

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

as her eyes filled with sadness and

have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl of soup

the soup and started sipping, “It’s

to be a great cook too, but she’s gone forever

at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone

this call I told everyone, then

no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much

and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still

but didn’t know what to do. When I got back to the table, I

that?” Neil saw my unease and asked.

casually, but my mind was filled with

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