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

couldn’t refuse

gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where

the other side of Faith, not bothering to arrange seating for

next to Neil, then shot a

about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her

her glass with a simple toast

in taking a sip

or three years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family

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

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

a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and Kitty would care.

using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but I

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

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

I pushed the bowl of

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

mom used to be a great cook too, but she’s gone forever now.”

suddenly shifted. Bonnies sadness was 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

I told everyone, then left to

from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called out

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

I got back to the table, I

Neil saw my unease and asked.

casually, but my mind was filled

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