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

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

couldn’t refuse

out where he was going to sit so she could

on the other side of Faith, not bothering to

to Neil, then shot a

losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm,

raised her glass with

joined everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we started

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

still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any

Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken soup for

powerful than a hundred words from

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

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

stared at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and

have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed

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

muttered, “My mom used to be a great

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

need to take this call I told

end. No matter how much I called out to him, there

before. After ending the call

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

Neil saw my

my mind was filled with worry.

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