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

was ready to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed

couldn’t

out where he was going to sit so she could sit

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

grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too slow to claim it.

upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging

you all” Faith raised her glass with a

everyone in taking a sip of wine, then

years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was

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

It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle

more powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and

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

heart and get this annoying person out of my life for good

her eyes filled with

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

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

Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be

suddenly shifted. Bonnies sadness was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the tense silence. It was

I told everyone,

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

and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still no answer

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

was that?” Neil saw my unease and

casually, but my mind was filled with worry.

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