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

to her, but Faith grabbed

couldn’t

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

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

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

losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her

her glass with a simple toast

a sip

family again, but our relationship was far from what it used to be.

Occasionally, she

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

hundred words from Fath. Of course, only

I didn’t mind using this opportunity to

could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of my life for good

stared at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness

you have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed

thing!” Kitty happily took the soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg,

Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a

ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy

call I told everyone, then left

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

and never encountered this situation before.

I got back

that?” Neil saw my unease and asked.

answered casually, but my mind was filled

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