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,

I couldn’t

a disappointed look, then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring 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

the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie,

about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit

her glass with a

a sip of wine,

Whitmore family again, but our relationship was

like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words for Bonnie,

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

a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only

bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity

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

at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness

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

sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg,

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

the table didn’t like her, she

need to take this call I told everyone, then left to answer the

but there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter

situation before. After ending the call and trying again,

didn’t know what to do. When I got back to the

that?” Neil saw my

“I answered casually, but my mind was

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