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”

couldn’t refuse

gaze to Neil, probably figuring out

on the other side of Faith, not bothering to arrange seating for

chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at

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

raised her glass with

sip of wine, then

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

checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words for Bonnie, Gloria, and Kate, though

for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a

words from Fath.

mind using this opportunity to ride

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

as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy,

kinda full” I pushed the bowl

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

towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook too, but she’s gone forever now.”

mood suddenly shifted. Bonnies sadness was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the tense silence. It was Oscar.

I told everyone, then left

through, but there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I

encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there

didn’t know what to do. When I got back to the table, I had lost my appetite.

that?” Neil saw my unease

answered casually, but my mind was filled with worry.

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