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

probably figuring out where he

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

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

was clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her

all” Faith raised her glass with a simple

everyone in taking a sip of wine, then

family again, but our relationship was

kept encouraging me to eat more, checking on me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she

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

hundred words from Fath. Of course, only

bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie, but I

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

the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and

you have it. I’m kinda full” I

soup and started sipping, “It’s so

shifted towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook too,

sadness was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the tense silence. It was

call I told everyone, then left to answer the call.

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

Oscar for a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still

but didn’t know what to do. When I got back to the table, I had lost my appetite.

was that?” Neil saw my unease and asked.

my

sharp. I wasn’t sure how he interpreted me calling the person on the