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”

I couldn’t

a disappointed look, then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where

other side of Faith, not bothering

the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie, who was too slow to claim

again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to

raised her glass

sip of

Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from what

still her daughter in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any

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

a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only

at the soup, I felt a bit awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity

win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of

with sadness and jealousy, but

kinda full” I pushed the bowl of soup

Kitty happily took the soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty!

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

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

call I told everyone,

No matter how much I called out to

a long time and never encountered this situation before. After ending

to do. When I got back to the table, I had lost my appetite.

that?” Neil saw my

answered casually, but my mind was filled with worry.

wasn’t sure how he interpreted me calling the person on the other end of the call