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

to her, but Faith grabbed my hand, “Irene, you

I couldn’t refuse

shot Faith a disappointed look, then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she could sit

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

She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then

preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to

you all” Faith raised her glass with a

joined everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we started

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

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

Neil

hundred words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and

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

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

eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but

I pushed the

soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg, your chef is

mom used to be a great cook too, but

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

take this call I told everyone, then left to answer the call.

was no sound from Oscar’s end. No

a long time and never encountered this situation before.

what to do. When I got

saw my unease and asked.

but my mind was filled

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255