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 and forced herself to

moment to shake off the awkwardness before

you give your phone to Stellan?

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

called the home phone, so it

I'll get straight to the point.

on edge for days, and

stay calm. "Why did

she saw Marigold fall down the stairs. She saw

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

was she bribed? Otherwise, why would

My mom lost her footing,

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

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

I'll have to hold her accountable. And if the two previous maids lied,

course, I'm hoping this new maid, Hestia, is just

wanted to say something but hesitated.

he was right but also felt a bit harsh

I don't

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

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

"Okay."

wrong, Mr. Knight? Are you feeling unwell? I'll call the doctor right