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.

moved forward to meet me, “Irene, I wouldn’t have disturbed you if it

why Faith had come. It was likely about Neil and Russel.

mediate between Neil and Russel. Although this put me in

Neil…” I frowned. I knew Neil too well. He was the sort to hold a grudge. With Russel stabbing him

ask for anything unreasonable?”

back to Eldoria. Is

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Faith clung to another point, “Did you also

a moment,

he? Irene, my husband and I chose you because we know Neil still has feelings for you. He made a wrong choice back then,

response, I just stood there

to sort some matters. But because

trouble.”

Faith

Faith asked, perplexed when I stopped

Faith’s phone rang. It

hear Hiram asking Faith to stay here longer and help his dad. It seemed that he was aware of

as long as you

didn’t hear Hiram’s response, but Faith looked a bit displeased. She didn’t say much, just reminded him

ended

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

game.

asked me to stay and help his father, so I guess

but he’s had time to recover. I’m sure he can handle this.” I smiled back, then

think about how she pacified Hiram with coke last time, I get angry.

Karina’s whereabouts until I figured out why Dylan was looking for her. As Faith was about to leave, she

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