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, but Faith grabbed my hand, “Irene, you sit

I couldn’t

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

second thought. Neil sat down on the other side of Faith, not bothering to arrange seating for

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

Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to

Faith raised her glass with a simple

taking a sip of

the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was

daughter in law. Occasionally,

more chicken soup. It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil

more powerful than a hundred words from

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

that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of my life

the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and

have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the

started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg,

mom used to be a great cook too, but she’s

given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the tense

take this call I told everyone, then left to

was no sound from Oscar’s end. No

for a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still no answer

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

was that?” Neil saw my unease and asked.

“I answered casually, but my mind was filled with

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