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

sal down, Bonnie was ready to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand, “Irene, you sit

couldn’t refuse

Faith a disappointed look, then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit so

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

the chair next to Neil, then shot a

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

you all” Faith raised her glass with a simple toast

sip of wine, then we started

Whitmore family

kept encouraging me to eat more, checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She

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

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

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

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

as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t voice

have it. I’m kinda full” I

happily took the soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg, your

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

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

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

sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called out to him,

and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and

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

saw my unease

“I answered casually, but my mind was

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