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

to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand, “Irene, you sit here”

couldn’t refuse

Neil, probably figuring out where

sat down on the other side of

grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at

seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit across from

raised her glass with a

sip of wine, then we

years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family

on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any

Suddenly, Neil

powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and Kitty would care.

looking at the soup, I felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but I didn’t want

could win Neil’s heart and get

with sadness and jealousy, but she

you have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl of soup towards

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

“My mom used to be a great cook too, but

sadness was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My

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

end. No

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

felt uneasy but didn’t know what to do. When I got back to the table, I had

saw

friend “I answered casually, but my mind was

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