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.

me, she moved forward to

had a hunch why Faith had come. It was

and Russel. Although this put me in a tight spot, I was probably

well. He was the sort to hold a grudge. With Russel stabbing him in the back,

ask for anything unreasonable?” Faith asked,

going back to Eldoria.

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another point, “Did you also

a moment,

a resigned smile, “Neil sought you out, didn’t he? Irene, my husband and I chose you because we know Neil still has feelings for you.

no response, I just stood there in

to sort some matters. But

trouble.”

should I tell Faith that Karina was already

asked, perplexed when I stopped

Faith’s phone rang. It was Hiram.

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

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

displeased. She didn’t say much, just reminded

call ended

have been trying to delay Faith’s return to Eldoria to keep her from finding

game.

I guess I’ll be

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

about how she pacified Hiram with coke last time, I

Faith was about to leave, she pleaded with me, “Irene,

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