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.

As soon as she saw me, she moved forward to meet me, “Irene, I wouldn’t have disturbed you if it wasn’t

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

talked to Russel. 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

he ask for anything unreasonable?”

worry. Neil mentioned you were going back to Eldoria. Is that true?”

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“Did you also meet

hesitated for a moment, then

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

just

to go back to Springvale to sort some matters. But because of Hiram, I have to stay in Eldoria. I’m worried

trouble.”

Faith that Karina was already

asked, perplexed when I

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

help his dad. It seemed that he was aware of his dad’s

“Alright, as long as you behave

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

call ended

delay Faith’s return to Eldoria to keep her from finding out that

game.

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

time to recover. I’m sure he can handle this.” I smiled back, then cautiously asked,

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

deciding not to tell Faith about Karina’s 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 Neil. His