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

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

I couldn’t refuse

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

thought. Neil sat down on the other side

gave Kitty a look. She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too slow to

clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her

raised her glass with a simple

everyone in taking a sip

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

was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat

It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil

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

felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride up

honest, I was hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person

eyes filled with

I pushed

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

Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook

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

call I told

No matter how much I called out to him, there was

never encountered this situation before. After

what to do. When I

that?” Neil saw my unease and

answered casually, but my mind was

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