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 Faith grabbed my hand, “Irene,

couldn’t

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, not bothering to arrange seating

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

seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her

you all” Faith raised her glass

joined everyone in taking a sip

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

encouraging me to eat more, checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words for

It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled

was more powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of course,

this opportunity to ride up

could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of my life for good

soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy,

you have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed

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

mom used to be a

suddenly shifted. Bonnies sadness was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t

I need to take this call I told everyone, then left to

no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter

before. After ending the

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

that?” Neil saw

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

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