Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 263

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 my hand, “Irene, you

couldn’t

her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she

the other side of Faith,

Neil, then

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

her

a sip of

or three years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far

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 Bonnie, Gloria, and Kate,

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

hundred words from

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

she could win Neil’s heart

stared at the soup as her eyes filled with

kinda full” I pushed

thing!” Kitty happily took the soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty!

to be a great cook too, but

at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the tense silence.

to take this call I

end. No matter how much I called out to him, there

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

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

was that?” Neil saw

answered casually, but my mind was filled with worry.

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