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 going to sit

sat down on the other side of

gave Kitty a look. She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie,

was clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted

all” Faith raised her glass

joined everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we

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

on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty.

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

hundred words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie and Kitty

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

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

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

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

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

muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook too,

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

need to take this call I told everyone, then left to

was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter

before. After ending the call and trying again,

what to do. When I

saw my unease and asked.

answered casually, but my mind

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