Chapter 501

I couldn’t believe it when Russel finally backed off, but then Neil suddenly began to hit back. His counterattack was fierce, which even stunned Stella Wallace and our group chat.

Stella: Is Neil out of his mind?

Alicia: Not just him. Russel too. They’re both bats in the belfry.

Barbara: Is it really about Rena?

She tagged me in the chat, asking me to weigh in.

I avoided the question, pretending not to see it and let them continue their heated discussion.

My phone rang, interrupting my reading of the group chat. It was Faith Whitmore.

We hadn’t been in touch lately. Neil had said she was returning to Eldoria because Hiram was still there, but did they not know that Karina Aaron was already here? So, it was likely that Hiram was here too.

“Irene, could we meet?” Faith asked anxiously as soon as I picked up.

“Sure, where are you now?” I replied.

“I’m at Sterling Estates. Do you have the kids with you? I can come to you if that’s easier. Faith, ever considerate, offered. gave her the Sands family’s address.

About half an hour later, Faith was at our doorstep. The children were already asleep, so I left them in Hannah’s care and hurried outside.

saw me, she moved forward to

had come. It was

put me in a tight spot,

well. He was the sort to hold

he ask

back to Eldoria. Is that true?” I changed the

another point, “Did you

hesitated for a moment, then

you out, didn’t he? Irene, my husband and I chose you because we know Neil still has feelings for you. He made a wrong choice back then, and

I just stood there in silence.

husband had to go back to Springvale to sort some matters. But because of Hiram, I have to stay in Eldoria. I’m worried Karina might stir

tell Faith that Karina was already in Rosemont?

the matter?” Faith asked, perplexed when I stopped

was about to continue, Faith’s phone rang. It was

hear Hiram asking Faith to stay here longer and help his dad. It seemed that he was aware

maturity, “Alright, as long as you behave and eat properly, grandma won’t worry. Where’s your mom?”

response, but Faith looked a bit displeased. She didn’t say much, just reminded him to ask Karina for help with his homework when she

ended soon

me that Hiram must have been trying to delay Faith’s return to Eldoria to keep her from finding out that Karina was no longer there. He was just

I guess I’ll be here a while longer.”

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