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

down, Bonnie was ready to sit next to

I couldn’t

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

Neil sat down on the other side

to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie,

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

all” Faith raised her glass with a simple toast

everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we

with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what it used

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

It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a

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

I felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this

be honest, I was hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying

soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t voice her

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

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

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

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 ringing

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

sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I

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

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

saw

casually, but my mind was

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