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

figuring out where he was going

side of Faith, not bothering to

chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at

Gloria patted her

you all” Faith raised her

a sip of wine,

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

law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any

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

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

a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity

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

stared at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness

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

thing!” Kitty happily took the soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg, your chef is amazing!”.

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

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

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

call went through, but there was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called

situation before. After ending the call and trying again,

to do. When I got

saw

answered casually, but my mind was filled

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