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

was ready to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my

couldn’t refuse

Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she could sit next to him.

down on the other side of Faith, not

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

about losing her preferred seat again Gloria

her glass with a

sip of

family again, but

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

good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl

powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and Kitty

felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity

hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of my

her eyes filled with sadness

have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed

soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg, your chef is amazing!”.

to be a great cook too, but she’s gone forever now.”

that half the people at the table didn’t like

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

no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much

encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still

to do. When I

Neil saw my

casually, but my mind was filled with

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