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 grabbed my hand, “Irene, you sit

couldn’t

Faith a disappointed look, then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going

down on the other side

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

Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to

raised her glass

a sip of wine,

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

in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words for Bonnie,

Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken soup

words from Fath. Of

this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but I didn’t want to upset Kitty

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

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

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

soup and started sipping, “It’s so

used to be a

at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the tense silence. It

this call I told everyone, then

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

encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still no

uneasy but didn’t know what to do. When I got back to the table, I had

saw

my mind

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