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

I couldn’t

to Neil, probably figuring out where he was

side of Faith, not bothering to arrange seating for anyone else.

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

clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her

her glass with

taking a sip of wine, then we started

the Whitmore family again,

encouraging me to eat more, checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words for Bonnie, Gloria, and

soup. It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of

from Fath.

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

win Neil’s heart and get

soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t voice her thoughts.

kinda full” I pushed the bowl of

started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg,

mom used to be

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 was Oscar.

I need to take this call I told everyone, then

but there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No

before. After ending the

do. When I got back to the table, I had lost my appetite.

that?” Neil saw my

“I answered casually, but my

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