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

ready to sit next to

couldn’t

probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she could

the other side of Faith, not bothering to arrange seating for anyone

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

about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to

all” Faith raised her glass with a simple toast

taking a sip of wine, then we started

two or three years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but

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

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

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

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

she could win Neil’s heart and get

at the soup as her eyes filled with

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

the soup and started sipping, “It’s

hostility immediately shifted towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to

ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t

to take this call I told everyone,

sound from Oscar’s end. No matter

this situation before. After

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

was that?” Neil saw my unease

answered casually, but my mind was filled

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