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

slapped his 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

Stellan? She picked up

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

phone, so it must be important,

bluntly. "I won't waste your time, so I'll get straight to the point. Today, a woman came to the

been on edge for days, and

Alaric tried to stay calm. "Why did she

down the stairs.

He couldn't believe Hestia had gone to Neil on her

she bribed? Otherwise, why

maids saw it. My mom lost her footing, so there can't be..." "Alaric," Neil cut in, "you weren't there. You didn't

My mom lost her footing.

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 her accountable. And if

Hestia, is just

but hesitated. He sighed, "I get

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

I felt really bad. I don't want

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

hang up, Alaric quickly said, "Let

"Okay."

wrong, Mr. Knight? Are you feeling unwell?