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

Bonnie was ready to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand,

couldn’t refuse

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

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

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

upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria

raised her glass with a simple

taking a sip of wine, then we started eating.

Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what it used to

in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words for

you” Suddenly, Neil

gesture was more powerful than a hundred words from

this opportunity to

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

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

kinda full” I pushed the bowl of soup towards Kitty

the soup and started sipping,

towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook too, but she’s gone forever now.”

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

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

end. No matter how much

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

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

that?” Neil saw

casually, but my mind was filled with worry.

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