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

sit next to her, but Faith

I couldn’t refuse

probably figuring out

on the other side of

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

again Gloria patted her

raised her glass with a simple toast

everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we started eating.

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

I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She

Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken soup for

gesture was more powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and

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

win Neil’s heart and get this

with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t voice her thoughts.

kinda full” I pushed the

and started sipping, “It’s so

“My mom used to be a great cook too,

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 tense silence. It

take this call I told everyone, then

sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called out to him, there was no

a long time and never encountered this situation before. After

felt uneasy but didn’t know what to do. When I got back to the table, I

Neil saw my unease

my

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