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 refuse

probably figuring out where he was going to sit so

the other side of Faith,

then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie,

Gloria patted her arm, nudging her

Faith raised her glass with

taking a sip of wine, then we started eating.

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

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

more chicken soup. It’s good for you” Suddenly, Neil

a hundred words from Fath. Of

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

hoping that she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person

the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and

kinda full” I pushed the bowl of soup towards

started sipping, “It’s so tasty!

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

and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the

call I told everyone, then

was no sound from Oscar’s end. No

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

When I got back to the table, I had lost my

was that?” Neil saw my unease

answered casually, but my mind was

interpreted me calling the person on the other