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

moment Faith sal down, Bonnie was ready to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand,

couldn’t refuse

her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit

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

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

again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her

Faith raised her glass with a simple

taking a sip

Whitmore family

still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would

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

from Fath.

a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but

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

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

kinda full” I pushed

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

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

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

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

end. No matter how much I called out to him,

encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying

to do. When I got back

was that?” Neil saw my unease

casually, but my mind was filled

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