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

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

couldn’t refuse

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

thought. Neil sat down on the other side of Faith,

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

seat again Gloria

her

everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we started eating.

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 chat with

good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of

powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of

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

I was hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying

as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she

you have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the

sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg,

She muttered, “My mom used to

didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the tense silence. It was

to take this call I told everyone, then left

was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called out to him,

and never encountered this situation before. After ending the

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

that?” Neil saw

“I answered casually, but my

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