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

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

your phone to Stellan? She picked up

was worried I'd get distracted and not rest well. I'm mostly home during my treatment, so I

phone, so it must be important,

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

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

then?" Alaric tried to stay calm. "Why

the stairs. She saw Stellan

Hestia had gone to Neil on her

she bribed? Otherwise, why would

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

is what the two maids said before. My mom lost her footing. This new maid claiming my wife pushed

need to figure out what's what," Neil said, his determination not surprising Alaric. "Alaric, I want to be lenient because we're friends, but I can't ignore

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

new maid, Hestia, is just making stuff up and falsely accusing

to say something but hesitated. He sighed,

felt a bit harsh towards his friend,

I know about your health. Seeing you last time, I felt really bad. I don't want to reopen this case, but new clues have come up,

understand." Alaric paused, considering his words carefully. "Neil, go ahead and investigate. I just have one request.

to hang up, Alaric quickly said, "Let

"Okay."

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