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

next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand, “Irene, you sit here”

I couldn’t refuse

Neil, probably figuring out

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

She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was

was clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging

raised her glass with a simple toast

sip of wine, then

years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what it

on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty.

for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a

hundred words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie

the soup, I felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but I didn’t want to

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

stared at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy,

it. I’m kinda full” I pushed

and started sipping, “It’s so tasty!

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

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

take this call I told everyone,

through, but there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter

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

to do. When I got back to

saw my unease

“I answered casually, but my mind was filled with worry.

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