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.

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

hunch why Faith had come.

Although this put me in a tight spot, I was probably the only one

He should cool down a bit, but Neil…” I frowned. I knew Neil too well. He was the sort to hold a grudge. With Russel stabbing him in the

he ask for anything unreasonable?” Faith

were going back to Eldoria. Is that true?” I changed the

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another point, “Did you also

a moment,

and I chose you because we know Neil still has

had no response, I just

go back to Springvale to sort some matters. But because of Hiram,

trouble.”

tell Faith that Karina was already in

the matter?” Faith asked, perplexed when I stopped

to continue, Faith’s phone rang. It was Hiram.

to stay here longer and help his dad. It seemed that

you behave and eat properly, grandma won’t worry. Where’s your mom?”

response, but Faith looked a bit displeased. She didn’t say much, just reminded him to ask Karina for help with his homework

call ended soon

keep

game.

and help his father, so I guess I’ll be here a while

recover. I’m sure he can handle this.”

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

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

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