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

sit next to her,

I couldn’t

Faith a disappointed look, then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she could sit next to him.

second thought. Neil sat down on the other side of Faith,

a look. She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too slow to claim

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

raised her glass

in taking a sip of wine, then we

Whitmore family again, but

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

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

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

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

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

with sadness and

have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl

sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg, your chef

used to be a great

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

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

sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much

this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still no

didn’t know what to do. When I got

was that?” Neil saw my

my mind was filled with

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