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 Faith

I couldn’t refuse

probably figuring out where he was

second thought. Neil sat down on the other side of Faith, not bothering to arrange

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

losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm,

Faith raised her glass with a simple toast

in taking a sip of

having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but

more, checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had

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

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

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 for

at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness

you have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl

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

to be a great

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

I need to take this call I told everyone, then left to

Oscar’s end. No matter

a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and

what to do. When I got back to the table, I had lost

that?” Neil saw

but my mind was filled with worry.

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