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.

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

why Faith had come. It was likely

wanted me to mediate between Neil and Russel. Although this put me in a tight spot, I was probably the only one

but Neil…” I frowned. I knew Neil too well. He was the sort to hold a grudge. With Russel stabbing him in the back, Neil would undoubtedly want

ask for anything unreasonable?” Faith asked, worried.

back to Eldoria.

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to another point, “Did you also

a moment,

my husband and I chose you because we know Neil

no response, I just

mess, my husband had to go back to Springvale to sort some matters. But because of Hiram, I have to stay

trouble.”

should I tell Faith

Faith asked, perplexed

Faith’s phone rang. It

to stay here longer and help his dad. It seemed

long as you behave

a bit displeased. She didn’t say much, just reminded

ended

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

game.

help his father, so I guess I’ll be here a while longer.” Faith smiled at

time to recover. I’m sure he can handle this.” I smiled back, then cautiously asked, “Where’s Karina? Isn’t she with

how she pacified Hiram with coke last time, I get

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