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 sit next to

I couldn’t

Neil, probably figuring out where he

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

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

was clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit across from

Faith raised her

taking a sip

Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far

I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words for Bonnie, Gloria, and Kate, though

for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of

hundred words from Fath.

a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but I didn’t want to upset Kitty

I was hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and get

at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness

I pushed the

soup and started sipping,

used to be a great

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

need to take this call I told

went through, but there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I

known Oscar for a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still no answer

do. When I got

was that?” Neil saw my unease and

but my mind

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