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

Neil, probably figuring out where he

second thought. Neil sat down on the other side

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

about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit across from

you all” Faith raised her glass with a simple

in taking a sip of wine,

having dinner with the Whitmore family

Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words for Bonnie,

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

from Fath. Of course, only

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

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

her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she

you have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the

started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr.

Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to

table didn’t

take this call I told everyone, then left

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

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

I got back to the table, I had lost my

saw my unease and

“I answered casually, but my mind was

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