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

down, Bonnie was ready to sit next to

I couldn’t refuse

Neil, probably figuring out where

other side of Faith, not

the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at

her preferred seat again Gloria

her glass with a

taking a sip of wine, then we

two or three years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what it used

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

than a hundred words from Fath. Of course,

using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but I didn’t want to upset Kitty either..

I was hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of my life

filled with sadness and jealousy, but she

I’m kinda full” I

sipping, “It’s

towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook

that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing

to take this call I told everyone, then left to

went through, but there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I

a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the

felt uneasy but didn’t know what to do. When I

that?” Neil saw my unease

my mind was filled

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