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

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

couldn’t

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

down on the other side of Faith, not

gave Kitty a look. She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at

losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging

you all” Faith raised her glass with a

sip

Whitmore family again, but our relationship

Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words for

for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken soup for me.

from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie

awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride

could win Neil’s heart and

at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t

I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl of soup towards

Kitty 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

sadness was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy

need to take this call I told everyone, then

end. No matter

never encountered this situation before. After ending

do. When I got back to the table, I

saw my unease

“I answered casually, but my

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