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

to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand, “Irene, you sit

I couldn’t refuse

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

side of Faith, not bothering to arrange seating

grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot

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

all” Faith raised her glass with

everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we

I was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship

me to eat more, checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally,

Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken soup for me.

gesture was more powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of

the soup, I felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to

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

filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t

kinda full” I pushed the bowl of soup towards

Kitty happily took the soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg, your chef is amazing!”.

Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to

the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any

this call I told everyone, then left to answer the call.

No matter how much I called out to him, there was no response.

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

do. When I

saw my

“I answered casually, but my mind was

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