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

couldn’t

probably figuring out where he was going to sit so

on the other side of Faith, not bothering to

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

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

her glass with a simple

sip of wine,

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

still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also

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

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

awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie,

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

with sadness and jealousy, but

full” I pushed the

Kitty happily took the soup and started sipping, “It’s

to be

half the people at the table didn’t like her,

I told everyone, then left to answer the call.

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

Oscar for a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still no answer

do. When I got back

saw

my mind was filled with

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255