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

her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was

second thought. Neil sat down on the other side of Faith, not bothering to arrange seating for

then shot a triumphant smile

Gloria patted her

all” Faith raised her glass

sip of wine, then we started

the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what it used

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

soup. It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken soup

gesture was more powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only

bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity

Neil’s heart and get this

the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but

I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl of soup towards

the soup and started sipping, “It’s so

to be a great cook

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

take this call I told everyone, then left to answer the

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

time and never encountered this situation before. After ending

what to do. When I got back to the table, I

saw

but my mind was filled

interpreted me calling the person on the other end of the call a ‘friend” Anyway, he seemed a bit upset afterwards