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

down, Bonnie was ready to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed

I couldn’t

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

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

Kitty a look. She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too

again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit across from Neil.

all” Faith raised her

a sip of wine, then we started eating.

two or three years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what

Occasionally, she would

some more chicken soup. It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a

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

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

could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person

filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t voice her

full” I pushed the bowl

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

hostility immediately shifted towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a

table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the

this call I

from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called

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

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

Neil saw my unease

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

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