Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

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

The moment Faith sal down, Bonnie was ready to sit next to her, but Faith grabbed my hand, “Irene, you sit here”

I couldn’t refuse

Faith a disappointed look, then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she could sit next to

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

Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too

Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit across from

raised her glass

sip of wine, then we started

I was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what it used to be.

was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty.

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

a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and Kitty would care.

at the soup, I felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie,

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

filled with sadness

kinda full” I pushed the bowl

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

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

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

this call I told everyone,

went through, but there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called out to him, there

for a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the

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

that?” Neil saw my unease

but my mind was filled with

I wasn’t sure how he interpreted me calling the person on the other end of the call a