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

was ready to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand,

couldn’t refuse

her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where

side of Faith, not bothering

grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot

about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm,

all” Faith raised her glass

everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

kinda full” I pushed the

soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty!

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

didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the

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

was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter

for a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying

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

Neil saw

answered casually, but my

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