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 her, but Faith grabbed

I couldn’t refuse

disappointed look, then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she could sit next to

Neil sat down on the other side of Faith, not bothering to arrange seating for

chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too slow to claim it.

Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to

you all” Faith raised her glass

sip of wine, then we

family again, but our relationship was

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

Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken soup

was more powerful than a hundred words from

using this

she could win Neil’s heart

soup as her eyes filled with sadness and

it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl of

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

“My mom used to be

shifted. Bonnies sadness was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she

call I told everyone,

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

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

what to do. When I got back to the table, I had lost

that?” Neil saw my unease

friend “I answered casually, but my mind

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