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

couldn’t

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

down on the other side of

look. She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at

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

all” Faith raised her glass with a

in taking a sip of wine, then we started eating.

was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what it used to be.

checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she

Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken soup

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

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

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

at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but

I’m kinda full” I pushed

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

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

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

call I

sound from Oscar’s end. No

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

do. When I got back to the table, I had lost my appetite.

was that?” Neil saw my

my

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