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,

couldn’t refuse

Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit

the other side of

then

her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her

you all” Faith raised her glass with a simple

in taking a sip of wine, then we

I was having dinner with the Whitmore family

encouraging me to eat more, checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she

soup. It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl

than a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only

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

honest, I was hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of my life

her eyes filled with

I pushed the bowl of soup

started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg, your

Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook too, but she’s gone

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

need to take this call I told everyone,

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

known Oscar for a long time and never encountered this situation before.

to do. When I

that?” Neil saw my unease

answered casually, but my mind was filled with

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