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

moment Faith sal down, Bonnie was ready to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed

I couldn’t

disappointed look, then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going

the other side of Faith,

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

again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit across from

you all” Faith raised her glass with a simple

in taking a sip

dinner with the Whitmore family again,

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 any words for

It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken

a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and Kitty would care.

a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride up

win Neil’s heart and get this annoying

as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t

kinda full” I pushed the bowl of soup towards Kitty

took the soup and started sipping,

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

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

need to take this call I told everyone, then

Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called

situation before. After

to do. When I

Neil saw my unease

friend “I answered casually, but my mind was filled

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