Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 263

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

I couldn’t refuse

look, then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she could sit

a second thought. Neil sat down on the other side of Faith, not

to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at

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

Faith raised her glass with a

everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we

Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what it used to

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

It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle

powerful than a hundred words from Fath.

looking at the soup, I felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but I didn’t want to upset Kitty either..

Neil’s heart and

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

it. I’m kinda full” I pushed

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

She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook

and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My

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

end. No matter how much I called out to

before. After ending the call and trying again, there was

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

Neil saw my unease

my mind was filled with worry.

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