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

to her, but Faith grabbed

couldn’t

Neil, probably figuring out where

the other side of Faith, not bothering to arrange seating

quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too slow to

her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit across from

Faith raised her glass with a

everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we

two or three years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from

to eat more, checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely

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

than a hundred words from Fath. Of course,

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

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

eyes filled with sadness and jealousy,

kinda full” I pushed the

the soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr.

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

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

I told everyone, then left to answer

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

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

When I

Neil saw my unease

but my mind was filled with

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