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

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

couldn’t

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

a second thought. Neil sat down on the other side of Faith, not bothering to arrange seating

Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too slow to claim

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

you all” Faith raised her glass with

taking a sip of wine, then we

family again, but our relationship was

encouraging me to eat more, checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she

good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of

was more powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of course,

I felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but

that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying

her eyes filled with sadness and

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

the soup and started sipping,

hostility immediately shifted towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook too, but she’s gone forever

and given that half the people at the table didn’t like

this call I told everyone, then left to answer

Oscar’s end. No matter

for a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was

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

that?” Neil saw my unease

but my

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