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

moment Faith sal down, Bonnie was ready to sit next to her,

I couldn’t refuse

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

second thought. Neil sat down on the other side of Faith, not bothering to arrange seating

to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was

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

her glass with

everyone in taking a sip of

having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what

encouraging me to eat more, checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words for

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

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

this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but I didn’t want to

Neil’s heart and get

filled with sadness and jealousy, but

full” I

soup and started sipping, “It’s so

mom used to be

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

I told everyone, then left to

from Oscar’s end. No matter how much

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

When I

Neil saw

but my mind was filled with

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