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

turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was

a second thought. Neil sat down on the other side of

then shot a

again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit

raised her

joined everyone in taking a sip of wine, then we started

two or three years, I was having dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship

in law. Occasionally,

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

a hundred words from Fath. Of course,

awkward I didn’t mind using this opportunity

honest, I was hoping that she could win Neil’s heart

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

have it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the

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

used to be a great cook too, but she’s gone forever now.”

the people at the table didn’t like

I need to take this call I

Oscar’s end. No matter how much I called out to him, there was no

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

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

was that?” Neil saw my unease and

my mind was filled

wasn’t sure how he interpreted me calling the person on the other end of the call a ‘friend” Anyway, he