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

next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand, “Irene, you sit here”

couldn’t

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

a second thought. Neil sat down on the other side of Faith, not

grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too

upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging

raised her glass with a simple

in taking a sip of wine,

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

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

some more chicken soup. It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of

than a hundred words from Fath. Of

awkward I didn’t mind using this

heart and get this annoying person out

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

you have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed

sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg,

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

the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone

me, I need to take this call I told everyone,

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

situation before. After ending the call

When I got back to the table, I

saw my

casually, but my

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