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

sal down, Bonnie was ready to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand, “Irene, you

couldn’t

then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he

on the other side of Faith, not bothering

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

Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit across

raised her

taking a sip

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

more, checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also

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

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

awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride

hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and

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

have it. I’m kinda full” I

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

Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook too, but she’s gone forever now.”

the people at the table didn’t like her, she

me, I need to take this call I

end. No matter how

this situation before. After ending

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

saw

my

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