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.

was waiting under a tree, looking worried. As soon as she saw me, she moved forward to meet me, “Irene, I wouldn’t

Faith had come. It was likely

mediate between Neil and Russel. Although this put me in a tight spot, I was probably the only

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, Neil would

to him? Did he ask for anything unreasonable?” Faith

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

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another point, “Did you also meet with

for a moment, then nodded.

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. He made a wrong choice

no response, I just stood

added, “With this huge mess, my husband had to go back to Springvale to sort some matters. But because of Hiram, I have to stay in Eldoria. I’m worried Karina might stir up

trouble.”

tell Faith

Faith asked, perplexed when I stopped

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

longer and help his dad. It seemed that

as long as you behave and eat properly, grandma won’t worry.

Hiram’s response, but Faith looked a bit displeased. She didn’t say much, just reminded him to

ended soon after.

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 no longer there. He was

game.

I guess I’ll be here a

was caught off guard at first, but he’s had time to recover. I’m sure he can handle this.”

at work!” Faith said, clearly still annoyed. “Every time I think about how she pacified Hiram with coke last time, I get angry.

for her. As Faith was about to leave, she pleaded with me, “Irene, please talk to Neil. His father