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.

worried. As soon as she saw me, she moved forward to meet me, “Irene, I wouldn’t have disturbed you if it

Faith had come. It was likely about

to mediate between Neil and Russel. Although this put me in a tight spot, I was probably the only one whose words they’d heed.

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

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

Neil mentioned you were going back to Eldoria. Is that

point, “Did you also meet

for a

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

had no response, I just

“With this huge mess, my 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 up

I hesitated, should I tell Faith

matter?” Faith asked, perplexed when I

continue, Faith’s phone rang. It was

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

you behave and eat

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

ended soon after.

delay Faith’s return to Eldoria to keep her from finding out that Karina

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

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