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

next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand, “Irene,

I couldn’t refuse

out where he was going to sit so she could sit next

down on the other side of Faith, not bothering to

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

losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit across

you all” Faith raised her glass

a sip of wine, then we started eating.

was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our

was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words

you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a

than a hundred words from Fath. Of course,

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

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

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

kinda full” I pushed

happily took the soup and started sipping,

“My mom used to be a

at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone

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

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

long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again,

know what to do. When I got

was that?” Neil saw my unease and asked.

my mind

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