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

to her, but Faith

couldn’t

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

other side of Faith,

the chair next to Neil, then shot a

her preferred seat again Gloria

all” Faith raised her glass

a sip of

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

her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with

Neil ladled a bowl

than a hundred words from Fath. Of course,

using this opportunity to

heart and get this annoying

soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t voice her thoughts.

I’m kinda full” I pushed

and started sipping, “It’s so

hostility immediately shifted towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be

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

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

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

encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still no answer

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

that?” Neil saw my unease and asked.

friend “I answered casually, but my mind was filled with worry.

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