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

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

the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too

clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her

you all” Faith raised her glass with a simple

in taking a sip of

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

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

It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a

from Fath.

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

honest, I was hoping that she could win Neil’s heart

at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and

I’m kinda full” I pushed

and started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr.

“My mom used to be a great cook too, but she’s gone

was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy

call I told everyone, then left to answer the call.

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

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

do. When I got back to the

that?” Neil saw my unease and

“I answered casually, but my mind was filled with

the other