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

couldn’t

then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he

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

chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too slow

was clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria

you all” Faith raised her glass

everyone in taking a sip

years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family again,

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

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

gesture was more powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and

mind using this opportunity to ride up

could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person

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

I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl of soup towards Kitty

sipping,

used to be a great cook too, but

Bonnies sadness was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the tense

take this call I told everyone, then

end. No matter how much

long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still no

felt uneasy but didn’t know what to do. When I got back to the table, I had lost my appetite.

saw

friend “I answered casually, but my

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