Mommy，We Got a Husband by Doris

Chapter 445 Two Phone Calls

When Stellan popped the question, she got all jittery, feeling like something bad was about to go down.

"Yeah, sure. I got something about you." Neil stammered, more on edge than during his usual cases, and blurted out the first thing that came to mind. "I heard that Nexus Innovations is going back to work. Saw it on the news, congrats!" Anyone with half a brain could tell he was making it up. Determined to keep his secret, no matter how Stellan pried, she wasn't getting anything out of him.

"Oh, that. Yeah, work started back up a while ago. Thanks for the concern, Officer Neil. If you need Alaric, just call the home phone."

"Got it. Thanks. You take care, Stellan," Neil added.

"Okay." Stellan hung up.

She was ready to hit the sack, but Neil's call had her wide awake. What was he hiding from her?

Since it was Neil, it had to be about a case. Could it be tied to Marigold's fall?

Stellan wondered, 'Is Neil still on this case? Has he been suspecting me all along? Or is this Alaric's doing?'

No way! It couldn't be!

Even if Alaric was digging for evidence, he'd never team up with Neil on this.

She told herself, 'Stellan, don't let your mind wander.'

her phone and forced herself

shake off the awkwardness before dialing Alaric's home phone. This time, he played it

Stellan?

I'd get distracted and not rest well. I'm mostly

phone, so it must be important,

the point. Today, a woman came to the station. She said she was Hestia, a former maid of

skipped a beat. He'd been on edge for days, and now his worst fears were

tried to stay calm. "Why did she come to see

saw Marigold fall down the stairs. She

fists. He couldn't believe Hestia

was she bribed? Otherwise, why

guilty towards Neil, he had to stick to his story. "Two other maids saw it. My mom lost her footing, so there can't be..." "Alaric," Neil cut in, "you weren't there.

lost her footing. This new maid

what," Neil said, his determination not surprising Alaric. "Alaric, I want to

that's a serious crime. I'll have to hold her accountable. And if the two previous maids lied, they'll also be

I'm hoping this new maid, Hestia, is just making stuff up and falsely

wanted to say something but hesitated. He

he was right but also felt a bit harsh towards his friend,

time, I felt really bad. I don't want to reopen this case, but new clues have

Alaric paused, considering his words carefully. "Neil, go ahead and investigate. I just have one request. Don't disturb her unless you have solid evidence." "I understand. Alright, Alaric, you

up, Alaric quickly said, "Let me know

"Okay."

asked, "What's wrong, Mr. Knight? Are you feeling