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

sal down, Bonnie was ready to sit next to her, but

couldn’t

figuring out where he

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

then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too

was clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit across from Neil.

all” Faith raised her glass with

in taking a sip of wine, then we started

or three years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what it used to be.

her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any

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

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

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

win Neil’s heart

her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy,

it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the

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

mom used to be a

didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My

to take this call I told everyone, then

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

Oscar for a long time 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

Neil saw my

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

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