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.

under a tree, looking worried. As soon as she saw me, she moved forward to meet me, “Irene, I wouldn’t have disturbed you if it

had come. It was likely

expected, she wanted me to mediate between Neil and Russel. Although this put me in a tight spot, I was probably the only one whose words they’d

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

Did he ask for

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

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another point, “Did

a moment, then

he? Irene, my husband and I chose you because we know Neil still has feelings for you. He

just

to Springvale to sort some matters. But because of Hiram, I have to stay in Eldoria. I’m worried Karina might stir

trouble.”

should I tell Faith that Karina was already

asked, perplexed when I stopped mid-sentence.

Faith’s phone rang.

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

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

much, just reminded him to

ended

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

game.

so I guess I’ll be

sure he can

how she pacified Hiram with coke last time, I get angry. It’s

until I figured out why Dylan 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