Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 501

I couldn’t believe it when Russel finally backed off, but then Neil suddenly began to hit back. His counterattack was fierce, which even stunned Stella Wallace and our group

chat.

Stella: Is Neil out of his mind?

Alicia: Not just him. Russel too. They’re both bats in the belfry.

Barbara: Is it really about Rena?

She tagged me in the chat, asking me to weigh in.

I avoided the question, pretending not to see it and let them continue their heated discussion.

My phone rang, interrupting my reading of the group chat. It was Faith Whitmore.

We hadn’t been in touch lately. Neil had said she was returning to Eldoria because Hiram was still there, but did they not know that Karina Aaron was already here? So, it was likely that Hiram was here too.

“Irene, could we meet?” Faith asked anxiously as soon as I picked up.

“Sure, where are you now?” I replied.

“I’m at Sterling Estates. Do you have the kids with you? I can come to you if that’s easier. Faith, ever considerate, offered.

gave her the Sands family’s address.

About half an hour later, Faith was at our doorstep. The children were already asleep, so I left them in Hannah’s care and hurried outside.

under a tree, looking worried. As soon as she saw me, she moved forward to

a hunch why Faith had come. It was likely about

put me

Neil too well. He was the sort to hold a grudge. With Russel stabbing him in the

he ask for anything unreasonable?” Faith

back to Eldoria. Is that true?” I changed

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“Did you also

for a moment, then

out, didn’t he? Irene, my husband and I chose you because we know Neil still

response, I just stood there

had to go back to Springvale to sort some matters. But because of Hiram, I have to stay in Eldoria. I’m worried

trouble.”

tell Faith that

perplexed when I stopped mid-sentence.

about to continue, Faith’s phone rang. It

faintly hear Hiram asking Faith to stay here longer and help his dad. It seemed

at Hiram’s maturity, “Alright, as long as you

She didn’t say much, just reminded him to ask Karina for help with his homework when she got home

call ended soon after.

to keep her from finding out that Karina was no longer there. He was just a pawn in Karina’s

game.

and help his father, so I guess I’ll

I’m sure he can handle this.” I smiled back, then

still annoyed. “Every time I think about how she pacified Hiram with coke last

figured out why Dylan was looking for her. As Faith was about to leave, she pleaded with me, “Irene, please talk to Neil. His father can’t get through to him, so it’s up to you!”