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

moment Faith sal down, Bonnie was ready to sit next to her, but Faith

I couldn’t refuse

to Neil, probably figuring out where he

side of Faith, not bothering

grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a

preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her

all” Faith raised her glass with

everyone in taking a sip of wine, then

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

I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also

Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken soup

words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and Kitty would care.

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

I was hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out

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

I pushed the bowl

started sipping, “It’s so tasty!

hostility immediately shifted towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be

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

to take this call I told everyone, then left

through, but there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called

before. After ending the call and

do. When I

Neil saw

but my mind was filled with worry.

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