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.'

off her phone and forced herself

mouth and took a moment to shake off the awkwardness before dialing Alaric's home phone. This time, he played it smart and waited for Alaric

give your phone to Stellan? She picked

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

it must be important, right?" Alaric sounded

I'll get straight to the point. Today, a woman came to

He'd been on edge for days, and now his worst

then?" Alaric tried to stay calm. "Why did she

she saw Marigold fall down the stairs. She saw

believe Hestia had gone to Neil

was she bribed? Otherwise, why

he had to stick to his story. "Two other maids saw it. My mom lost her footing, so there can't be..." "Alaric,"

said before. My mom lost her footing. This new maid claiming my wife pushed her? That's

and I need to figure out what's what," Neil said, his determination not surprising Alaric. "Alaric, I want to be

that's a serious crime. I'll have to hold

Hestia, is just making stuff up and falsely

something but hesitated.

but also felt a bit harsh towards his friend, so

I know about your health. Seeing you last time, I felt really bad. I don't want to reopen this case,

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

to hang up, Alaric quickly said, "Let me know if there are

"Okay."

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