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

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

couldn’t refuse

then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was

a second thought. Neil sat down on the other side

next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at

seat again Gloria patted

all” Faith raised her glass with a

joined everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we started

dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what it used to be.

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,

for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken soup for

from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and

using this opportunity to ride up

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

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

kinda full” I

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

hostility immediately shifted towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook too, but she’s gone

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

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

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

and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still

to do. When I got back to the table,

was that?” Neil saw my unease and asked.

answered casually, but my mind was filled with

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