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

sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand,

couldn’t refuse

to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to

side

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

clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit across from

raised her glass with a simple

a sip of wine, then

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

her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had

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

from Fath.

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

could win Neil’s heart and get this

eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t

full” I pushed the bowl of soup towards Kitty

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

muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook

didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing

take this call I told everyone, then left

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

long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending

to do. When I got back to the table,

that?” Neil saw my

“I answered casually, but my mind was filled with

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