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.

tree, looking worried. As soon as she saw me, she moved forward to

Faith had come. It was likely about Neil

Neil and Russel. Although this put me in a tight spot,

too well. He was the sort to hold a grudge.

him? Did he ask for anything unreasonable?” Faith asked,

going back to Eldoria. Is that true?” I

clung to another point, “Did you also meet with

a moment,

husband and I chose you because we know Neil still has feelings for you. He made

just stood there in silence.

sort some matters. But because of Hiram, I

I tell Faith that Karina

matter?” Faith asked, perplexed when I

about to continue, Faith’s phone rang. It

longer and help his dad. It seemed

long as you

just reminded him to ask Karina for help with his homework when she got home from work.

call ended soon after.

trying to delay Faith’s return to Eldoria to keep her from finding out that Karina was no longer there. He was

me to stay and help his father, so I guess I’ll be

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