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

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

I couldn’t refuse

a disappointed look, then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she could

other side of

grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant

her preferred seat again Gloria patted her

Faith raised her glass with

in taking a sip of wine,

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

law. Occasionally, she would also

Neil ladled

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

soup, I felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity

Neil’s heart and get this

at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t voice her thoughts.

it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the

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

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

was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t

to take this call I

was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I

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

uneasy but didn’t know what to do. When I got

saw my unease

“I answered casually, but my mind was filled with

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