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

next to her,

couldn’t refuse

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

the other side of Faith, not bothering to

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

preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her

her glass with a

joined everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we started

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

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

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

words from Fath. Of course,

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

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

at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and

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

thing!” Kitty happily took the soup and started sipping, “It’s so

shifted towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a

shifted. Bonnies sadness was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t

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

Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called

Oscar for a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again,

I got back to the table, I had lost

Neil saw my unease and asked.

my mind was filled with worry.

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