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

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

couldn’t

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

on the other side of Faith, not bothering to arrange

She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at

was clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her

Faith raised her glass with a

joined everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we

dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our

encouraging me to eat more, checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with

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

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

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

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

stared at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she

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

Kitty happily took the soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg,

muttered, “My mom used to be a great

didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the tense silence.

this call I told everyone, then left to answer the

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

long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was

didn’t know what to do. When I got back to the table, I had lost my

Neil saw my unease and asked.

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

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