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 saw me, she moved forward to meet me, “Irene, I wouldn’t

come. It

me in a tight spot, I was probably the only one whose words

Neil…” I frowned. I knew Neil too well. He was

Did he ask for anything

back to Eldoria. Is that true?” I

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point, “Did you also

hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

husband and I chose you because we know Neil still has feelings for you. He made a wrong choice back then, and it was

had no response, I just stood there in silence.

to sort some matters. But because

trouble.”

Faith that

the matter?” Faith asked, perplexed when I stopped mid-sentence.

about to continue, Faith’s phone rang.

stay here longer and help his dad. It seemed that he was

surprised at Hiram’s maturity, “Alright, as long as you behave and eat properly, grandma won’t worry. Where’s your

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

call ended soon

became clear to me that Hiram must have been trying to delay Faith’s return to Eldoria to keep her from finding out that Karina was

game.

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

caught off guard at first, but he’s had time to recover. I’m sure he can handle this.” I smiled back, then cautiously asked, “Where’s Karina? Isn’t she with Hiram?”

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

whereabouts until I figured out why Dylan was looking for her. As Faith was about to leave, she pleaded with me, “Irene, please talk to