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

to Neil, probably figuring out where

on the other side of

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

Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to

Faith raised her glass with a

a sip of wine, then we

dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our

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

for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle

than a hundred words from Fath. Of course,

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

win Neil’s heart and get this annoying

with sadness and jealousy, but

full” I pushed the bowl of soup

started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr.

Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook too, but she’s

given that half the people at the table didn’t

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

call went through, but there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much

before. After ending the call and trying again, there

know what to do. When I got

that?” Neil saw my unease and

but my mind

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