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.
looking worried. As soon as she saw me, she moved forward to meet me,
had a hunch why Faith had come. It was likely about Neil
put me in a tight spot, I was probably
frowned. I knew Neil too well. He was the sort to hold a grudge. With Russel stabbing him in the back, Neil would undoubtedly want to
spoken to him? Did he ask for anything unreasonable?” Faith
back to Eldoria. Is that true?” I changed the
point, “Did you also meet
for a moment, then
know Neil still has feelings for you.
no response, I just stood there in silence.
to Springvale to sort some matters. But because of Hiram, I have to stay in Eldoria.
I hesitated, should I tell Faith that Karina was already in
perplexed
about to continue, Faith’s phone rang. It was
asking Faith to stay here longer and help his dad. It seemed that he was aware of his
surprised at Hiram’s maturity, “Alright, as long as you behave and eat properly, grandma
She didn’t say much, just reminded him
call ended soon after.
keep her from finding out that Karina was no longer there. He was just a pawn in
help his father, so I guess I’ll be here
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