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

Bonnie was ready to sit next to her, but

I couldn’t

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

second thought. Neil sat down on the other side of

then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too slow to claim it.

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

Faith raised her glass with a simple

a sip of wine, then we

two or three years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what it

me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words

good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a

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

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

hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of my

soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but

I pushed the bowl of soup towards Kitty

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

mom used to be a great cook

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

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

was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I

situation before.

but didn’t know what to do. When I got back

saw my unease

casually, but my mind

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