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 her,

I couldn’t refuse

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

second thought. Neil sat down on the other side of

gave Kitty a look. She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too slow

seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to

Faith raised her glass with a simple toast

a sip of

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

encouraging me to eat more, checking on me 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,

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

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

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

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

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

full” I pushed the bowl of soup towards

Kitty happily took the soup and started sipping, “It’s

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

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 ringing broke the

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

call went through, but there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter

never encountered this situation before. After ending

When I got back to the table, I had lost my

saw my unease

casually, but my mind

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