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

to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going

down on the other side of Faith, not bothering

quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie,

seat again Gloria patted her arm,

her

joined everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we

was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship

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

you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken

hundred words from

I didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride

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

as her eyes filled with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t voice her thoughts.

kinda full” I pushed the bowl of soup towards

and started sipping, “It’s so tasty!

towards Kitty She muttered, “My mom used to be a great cook too, but she’s gone forever now.”

didn’t like her, she didn’t elicit any sympathy My phone ringing broke the tense silence.

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

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

before. After ending

uneasy but didn’t know what to do. When I

saw my unease

friend “I answered casually, but my mind was

the person on the other