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

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

I couldn’t

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

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

Kitty a look. She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a

again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to

raised her glass with

a sip of wine, then

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

in law. Occasionally, she would also chat

soup. It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a

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

this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but I didn’t want

be honest, I was hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of

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

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

happily took the soup and started sipping, “It’s so

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 elicit any sympathy

this call I told everyone, then

call went through, but there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called out to him, there was no

situation before. After ending the call and trying

When I got back to the

that?” Neil saw my unease and

but my mind was filled with worry.

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