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

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

I couldn’t

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

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

She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then

was clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her

her glass with

taking a sip of wine, then we started eating.

was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what it

kept encouraging 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

Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken soup

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

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

hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and get

with

you have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl of soup towards Kitty

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

mom used to be

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

I told everyone, then left to answer the call.

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

for a long time and never encountered this situation before.

know what to do. When I got

Neil saw my unease and

answered casually, but my mind was filled with worry.

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