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 grabbed my

couldn’t refuse

figuring out where he

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

to Neil, then shot a

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

her glass

a sip of wine, then we started eating.

dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our

law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words for

Suddenly, Neil ladled a

words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and Kitty

this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but I didn’t want

that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying

as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but

it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl of

sipping, “It’s so tasty!

hostility immediately shifted towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be

Bonnies sadness was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t

take this call I told everyone, then left to answer

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

situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still no answer

uneasy but didn’t know what to do. When I got back to the

Neil saw my unease and

casually, but my mind was filled with

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