Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 263

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 my hand, “Irene, you

I couldn’t refuse

turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she could sit next

on the other side of Faith, not bothering to

to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at

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

her glass with a

taking a sip of wine, then we started eating.

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

Occasionally, she would also

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

from Fath. Of

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

that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of my life

as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy,

kinda full” I pushed the bowl of soup

Kitty happily took the soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg, your chef is amazing!”.

hostility immediately shifted towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook too, but

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

I told everyone, then

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

and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying

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

saw my unease and

answered casually, but my mind was filled with worry.

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