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

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

I couldn’t refuse

figuring out

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

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

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

her glass

joined everyone in taking a sip of wine, then

dinner with the Whitmore family

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

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

from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and Kitty

didn’t mind using this opportunity to

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

her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t voice her thoughts.

it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl

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

to be a great

didn’t like her,

take this call I told everyone, then left to

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

this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was

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

Neil saw

friend “I answered casually, but my mind was

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