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

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

couldn’t refuse

probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she could sit next to

down on the other side of Faith, not bothering to

Neil, then shot a

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

raised her

taking a sip of wine, then

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

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

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

words from Fath. Of course,

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

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

eyes filled with sadness

I’m kinda full” I pushed

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

towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook too, but she’s gone

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 to answer the

No matter how much I called out to

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

didn’t know what to do. When I got back to the table, I had lost my appetite.

was that?” Neil saw

“I answered casually, but my mind

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