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 to sit so she could

down on 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

Gloria patted her arm, nudging

raised her glass

taking a sip of wine, then we started

dinner with the Whitmore family again, but

me like I was still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words for Bonnie, Gloria, and Kate, though

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

words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie

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

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

at the soup as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy,

it. I’m kinda full” I

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

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

people at the table didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the tense

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

No matter how much I called out to him, there was no response.

for a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending the call and trying again, there was still no

When I got back

was that?” Neil saw my unease and asked.

friend “I answered casually, but my mind was filled

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