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.

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

a hunch why Faith had come. It was

Although this put me in a tight spot, I

a bit, but Neil…” I frowned. I knew Neil too well. He was the sort to hold a grudge.

he ask

you were going back to Eldoria. Is that

point, “Did you also meet with

for a moment, then

out, didn’t he? Irene, my husband and I chose you because we know Neil still has feelings for

had no response, I just stood there in

back to Springvale to sort some matters. But because of Hiram,

I hesitated, should I tell Faith that

perplexed when

about to continue, Faith’s phone rang.

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

as you behave and

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

ended

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

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

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