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 forced herself to

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

your phone to Stellan? She picked up when

did. She was worried I'd get distracted and not rest well. I'm mostly home during my treatment, so I gave it to her for peace

called the home phone, so it must be important,

won't waste your time, so I'll get straight to the point. Today, a woman came to the station. She said she was

been on edge for days, and now his worst

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

fall down the stairs. She saw Stellan

believe Hestia had gone to Neil on her

Otherwise, why would she

to his story. "Two 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 the

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

what's what," Neil said, his determination not surprising Alaric. "Alaric,

serious crime. I'll have to hold her accountable. And if the

is just making stuff up and falsely accusing Stellan,"

wanted to say something but hesitated. He

also felt a bit

don't want

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

up, Alaric quickly said, "Let me know if there

"Okay."

Alaric felt dizzy. Mia hurriedly asked, "What's wrong, Mr.