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

I couldn’t

figuring out where he was

a second thought. Neil sat down on the other side of

Neil, then shot

clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria

you all” Faith raised her glass with

everyone in taking a sip

dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what it used

still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty.

Neil

powerful than a hundred words from

looking at the soup, I felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to

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

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

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

soup and started sipping,

used to be a great

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

this call I told everyone, then left to answer

end. No matter how much I called

a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was

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

saw my unease and asked.

answered casually, but my

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