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

next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand, “Irene,

couldn’t refuse

turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going

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

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

losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted

her glass

in taking a sip of wine, then

with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far

her daughter in law. Occasionally,

you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken soup for

words from Fath. Of course,

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

Neil’s heart and get

filled with sadness and

I pushed

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

“My mom used to be a great cook too, but she’s gone forever now.”

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

me, I need to take this call I

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

never encountered this situation before. After

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

that?” Neil saw my unease and asked.

answered casually, but my

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