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

ready to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my

couldn’t

her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to

on the other side of Faith, not bothering to arrange seating for anyone else.

to Neil, then shot

Gloria patted her arm, nudging her

raised her glass

in taking a sip of wine, then

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

Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely

Neil

from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and Kitty

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

win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out

with sadness and jealousy, but she

full” I pushed the bowl

happily took the soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr.

She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook too, but

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

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

end. No matter how much I called out to him,

this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still

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

Neil saw

but my mind was filled with

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