Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chatper 263

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

figuring out

other side of Faith, not bothering to arrange seating

grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too slow to claim it.

again Gloria patted her arm,

you all” Faith raised her glass with a simple toast

sip of wine, then

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

Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely

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

from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and

mind using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but I didn’t want to upset

I was hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and

with sadness and jealousy,

you have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl

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

Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great

was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t

call I told everyone, then left to answer the

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

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

felt uneasy but didn’t know what to do. When I got back to the table, I had

that?” Neil saw my unease

casually, but my

the person on the other

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