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

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

couldn’t refuse

her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was

Neil sat down on the other side

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

losing her preferred seat again Gloria

Faith raised her glass with a simple toast

in taking a sip of wine, then we

with the Whitmore family again,

me to eat 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

good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled

words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie

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

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

soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t voice her thoughts.

have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the

started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr.

“My mom used to

mood suddenly shifted. Bonnies sadness was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like

take this call I told everyone, then

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

this situation before. After ending the call and trying again,

didn’t know what to do. When I got back to the

saw my

casually, but my mind

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