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

I couldn’t

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

second thought. Neil sat down on the other side of Faith, not bothering

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

again Gloria patted

her glass with a simple toast

everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we started eating.

years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship

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

more powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of

I didn’t mind using this opportunity

heart and get

soup as her eyes filled with sadness and

kinda full” I

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

to be a

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

to take this call I

no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter

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

When I got back

Neil saw my unease and

“I answered casually, but my mind

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