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,

couldn’t refuse

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

down on the other side of Faith, not bothering to

the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile

clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit across

all” Faith raised her

sip of wine,

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

still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely

for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken soup for me.

hundred words from Fath.

I felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride up

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

as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy,

you have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the

Kitty happily took the soup and started sipping,

hostility immediately shifted towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a

Bonnies sadness was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone

call I told everyone, then left to answer

sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how

for a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was

I got back to the table, I

was that?” Neil saw my

friend “I answered casually, but my mind was

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