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

sal down, Bonnie was ready to sit next to her, but Faith

I couldn’t

shot Faith a disappointed look, then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going

on the other side of Faith, not

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

upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit across from Neil.

Faith raised her glass with a

in taking a sip of wine, then

three years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family

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 Bonnie, Gloria, and Kate, though

good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken soup

hundred words from

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

win Neil’s heart

her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but

it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the

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

She muttered, “My mom used to

ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any

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

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

known Oscar for a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and

to do. When I got back to the table, I had lost my

was that?” Neil saw my unease and

“I answered casually, but my mind was filled

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