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.
was waiting under a tree, looking worried. As soon as she saw me, she moved
why Faith had come. It was likely about Neil and Russel.
me in a tight spot, I was probably the only one whose words they’d heed.
I knew Neil too well. He was the
Did he ask for anything unreasonable?” Faith
don’t worry. Neil mentioned you were going back to Eldoria. Is that true?” I
clung to another point, “Did
hesitated for a moment, then
my husband and I chose you because we know Neil still has feelings for you. He made a wrong choice back then, and
no response, I just stood there in silence.
matters. But because of
I hesitated, should I tell Faith that Karina
the matter?” Faith asked, perplexed when
Faith’s phone rang. It was Hiram.
could faintly hear Hiram asking Faith to stay here longer and help his dad. It seemed that he was aware of his dad’s
as you behave and eat
reminded him to ask Karina for
ended
to Eldoria to keep her from finding out that Karina was no longer there. He was just a pawn
and help his father, so I guess I’ll be here a while longer.” Faith smiled at
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