Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 263

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 sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand,

I couldn’t

then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to

on the other side of Faith,

then shot a triumphant smile

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

raised her glass with a simple toast

a sip of wine,

with the Whitmore family again, but our

to eat more, checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would

Suddenly, Neil ladled

gesture was more powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only

mind using this opportunity to

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

soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy,

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

thing!” Kitty happily took the soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty!

hostility immediately shifted towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook too, but she’s gone forever now.”

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

to take this call I told

through, but there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I

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

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

saw my unease and asked.

“I answered casually, but my mind was

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