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

ready to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my

couldn’t refuse

then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she could sit next

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

gave Kitty a look. She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a

preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her

raised her glass with a

in taking a sip of wine, then we started eating.

Whitmore family

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 soup for me.

hundred words from Fath.

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

I was hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and get this

soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy,

I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl of

started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg,

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

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

take this call I told everyone,

No matter how much I called out

this situation before. After

felt uneasy but didn’t know what to do. When I got back to the table, I had lost my appetite.

Neil saw my unease and

but my mind was filled

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