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

I couldn’t

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

second thought. Neil sat down on the other side of Faith, not

look. She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too

was clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted

raised her

everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we started eating.

Whitmore family again,

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 barely had any words for Bonnie, Gloria, and Kate, though

Neil ladled a bowl of truffle

from Fath.

bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to

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

stared at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t voice

I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl of soup

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

to be a

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

call I told

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

before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still

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

was that?” Neil saw

but my mind

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