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

couldn’t refuse

figuring out where he was going to sit so she could sit

thought. Neil sat down on the other side of Faith,

the chair next to Neil, then shot a

her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to

you all” Faith raised her glass

joined everyone in taking a sip of

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

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

good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled

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

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

Neil’s heart and get this annoying person

at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness

kinda full” I pushed the bowl of

and started sipping, “It’s so

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

mood suddenly shifted. Bonnies sadness was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t

to take this call I told everyone, then left to answer the

there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much

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

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

that?” Neil saw my unease and asked.

casually, but my mind

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