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.

moved forward to meet

why Faith had come. It

Russel. Although this put me in a tight spot, I was probably the only

to Russel. He should cool down a bit, but Neil…” I frowned. I knew Neil too well. He was the sort to hold a grudge. With Russel stabbing him in the back, Neil would

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

don’t worry. Neil mentioned you were going back to

clung to another point, “Did you also

a moment, then

a resigned smile, “Neil sought 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,

had no response, I just stood

matters. But because of Hiram, I have

I hesitated, should I tell Faith that Karina was

Faith asked, perplexed when I stopped mid-sentence.

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

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

as long as you behave and eat properly, grandma won’t worry. Where’s your

Faith looked a bit displeased. She didn’t say much, just reminded

ended soon after.

return to Eldoria to keep her from finding out that Karina was

asked me to stay and help his father, so I guess I’ll be here a while longer.”

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