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

to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she could sit next to him.

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

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

was clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her

her glass

a sip of wine, then we started

family again, but our relationship was far

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

you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl

powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and

soup, I felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this

win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of

as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t

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

took the soup and started sipping,

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

people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing

need to take this call I told everyone,

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

encountered this situation before. After ending the

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

that?” Neil saw my unease and asked.

answered casually, but my mind

looked sharp. I wasn’t sure how he interpreted me calling the person on the other end of the call a ‘friend”