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.'

phone

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

give your phone to Stellan? She

rest well. I'm mostly

so it must be important,

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

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

Alaric tried to stay calm. "Why

fall down the stairs. She

believe Hestia had gone to Neil on

bribed? Otherwise, why would

story. "Two other maids saw it. My mom lost her footing, so there

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

his determination not surprising Alaric.

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

is just making stuff up and falsely accusing Stellan," Neil

something but hesitated. He sighed, "I get

also felt a bit harsh towards his friend, so he softened his

you last time, I felt really bad. I don't want to reopen this case, but new clues have come up, and I can't ignore

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,

Alaric quickly said, "Let me know

"Okay."

hanging up, Alaric felt dizzy. Mia hurriedly asked, "What's wrong, Mr. Knight? Are you feeling unwell? I'll