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

down, Bonnie was ready to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand, “Irene,

couldn’t

then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out

on the other side

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

losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit across from

all” Faith raised her

a sip of wine, then

was having dinner with the Whitmore family

kept encouraging me to eat more, checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with

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

hundred words from Fath. Of course, only

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

Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of my life

filled with sadness and jealousy, but she

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

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

She muttered, “My mom used to be a great

and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t

this call I told everyone, then left to answer

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

never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying

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

saw my unease and asked.

casually, but my

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