Felicity replied: [I don't think so. I've gained almost eight pounds because of the supper we ate every night while playing games together. I should lose some weight now.]Vermont responded: [You're not a celebrity who makes money off your appearance. Why would you want to lose weight? Did you see how skinny Stella is? She looks like a skeleton.]Felicity's eyelid twitched. She said, [I would've been fooled by you if I'm stupid!]Stella was not considered as skinny among other female celebrities. She was about five feet four and a little over a hundred pounds. She was actually about ten pounds heavier than other female celebrities on average.None of the female celebrities would dare to exceed the hundred pounds mark, but Stella was an exception. She had a very tiny face and extremely slender slims. Her butt and chest contributed a big portion to her weight, and her body type was the kind that would make people jealous just by looking.So, even in person, she would not appear to b
Stella looked at Keegan as if her eyes were asking, 'What nonsense did you tell Uncle Wenham when I was in the kitchen? When did I ever stand on that for half an hour?'Keegan answered Wenham's question with a straight face. "Stella learned how to dance, so her muscles are more flexible. She can even stand on there for several hours."Stella was speechless.Wenham had completely forgotten the pain in his calves as soon as he heard what Keegan said, and he hurriedly asked, "You learned how to dance before?"So, Stella said, "Just for a few years when I was a kid. However, I don't really remember what I learned during the classes. I'm not good at it."Wenham noted that down inwardly and continued asking, "A friend of mine told me that he watched you play the piano on a cruise party previously, and you were good."Stella replied humbly, "I'm not really good at it, and I can only play one or two pieces well. I'm nothing compared to your daughter."Normally, a parent would modestly a
Wenham's face darkened. "When did I say anything about canceling her jobs? Am I not asking for her opinions now?""Oh," Keegan said before asking Stella, "Do you want to go?"Obviously, Stella did not feel like participating in other people's family gatherings, so she said tactfully, "Uncle Wenham, I'll not be attending if it's a family gathering. Your family is not going to feel comfortable with an outsider among them too. I'll visit Trevor's grandparents some other time if they really want to see me."Wenham did not like that idea at all. So, he said, "It's not really a family gathering. We're just going to have a meal together. It's nothing formal."Stella replied softly, "Didn't you say that it's a family gathering and rejected Keegan from going?"Wenham kept quiet for moment before he replied, "I... I just thought that he'd be too busy to come."Keegan immediately chimed in, "I've not been busy lately. I can free up my schedule when Trevor's grandparents are here."Wenham p
"It's going to be globally exclusive. Keegan hasn't started mass producing it yet, so if you want one, I'll get him to customize one for you. Don't worry about the price, I'm sure that he'll give you the best offer." Stella paused before asking tentatively, "So, what's your decision?"Wenham kept quiet. He did not expect Stella to only say so many things to him because she was just pitching Keegan's product.Wenham's heart ached. He lamented inwardly, 'Why is my daughter so silly? She was left with nothing after the divorce, yet she's still helping that brat with his business?'Stella figured that her intentions were too obvious after seeing Wenham's silence, so she cleared her throat and said, "I was just asking. You don't have to take it seriously."Wenham could never have to heart to put his precious daughter in an awkward position, so he immediately said, "No, I was just thinking how many units I want."Stella was shocked!"Do you need them for any other purposes?"Wenham re
Felicity said, "I had to ask. What if something went missing and you blamed it on me?"Vermont chuckled. "I'll just sell you to compensate my loss then."Felicity scoffed. "Well, everything in your house has to go missing first then." She continued impatiently, "Hurry up. I still have to go to the company tomorrow morning. I can't stay for too long.""Got it. Come on in."Felicity hung up, entered the passcode, and went inside.There was a faint fragrance inside, and a pot of butterfly orchids with green leaves and snowy petals emitted a pleasant aura at the entrance.When she was changing her shoes, she subconsciously looked at the shoe cabinet. She saw several rows of men's shoes and she took the only pair of women's slippers inside. It was a pair of pink slippers with fluffy rabbit ears.They were bought by Vermont after Felicity complained about his home slippers being too big and uncomfortable for her to walk in.She even mocked Vermont's taste back then, but she realized
There were various types of vegetables, fruits, snacks, some frozen tacos, and ready-to-eat meatballs.Vermont froze and stood there in place. He watched how quickly Felicity filled the previously empty fridge with all those foods.He had multiple siblings. Even though he was the youngest one, he did not particularly receive the most attention from his parents.He did not grow up with his parents by his side and he was not very close with his siblings either. Also, his parents often criticized him for the "bad habits" he developed while living in the countryside.So, he moved out after getting into a university. In all these years, he had been living alone, and he would only return home for a day or two when there was a special occasion.However, even those mere two days would be suffering for Vermont.His parents would take pride in his achievements and boast about him to his relatives, thinking that their child had succeeded in life. However, they would not show him any concern
Vermont wanted to defend himself, but after thinking about it, he realized that all his exes fit Felicity's description.So, he said, "Well, that'll just be a bonus on top."Felicity glowered at him. "What a playboy!"Vermont chuckled. "Isn't this a double standard? Don't you watch short videos of guys showing off their abs too? You like people with good figures just like me.""How am I like you? I'm only watching them for inspiration, but you actually get your hands on them!"Vermont's mouth twitched. "You looked at those men's abs for inspiration? What kind of script are you writing?"Felicity put on a scornful look. "Are you implying that I write erotic stuff? I'm only watching those videos to sharpen my observational skills, okay?"She continued proudly, "I'll tell you what. My new script's opening has been accepted, and they said they're going to sign the contract once I finish the entire script and there are no problems with it!"Vermont felt happy too when he saw the exc
Felicity said, "Come on, Mr. Snyder, be more like a gentleman. I didn't get mad when you said that I lack feminine charm, right? Although you look like a playboy, you're actually a very trustable friend. After all, I'm not dating you, so you being a playboy doesn't affect me at all. We can still get along well as friends."Vermont paused. The phrase "I'm not dating you" sounded very particularly unpleasant to him as he suddenly felt a stifling sense of frustration inside.He scrunched his face and said while gritting his teeth, "Like I would be interested in dating you!"Felicity did not notice that he was throwing a tantrum and thought that he was simply arguing with her as usual. So, she said playfully, "You're right. Mr. Snyder is known to have high standards for women. How could my short legs ever be good enough for him?"Listening to her self-deprecating words that were meant to cheer him up, he felt even worse.He thought to himself. 'Yeah. I have no idea why I would lower m
Keegan moved from initial resistance to reluctantly listening, and eventually to questioning."Why do these novels portray men as so stupid and brainless, yelling at the female lead as if they have intermittent explosive disorder?""Is the male lead sick? Forcing the female lead to donate a kidney, is he out of his mind?""How many years would they get for calling the police in their world?""Why is he so dumb? The supporting actress claims the female lead pushed her into the water and he believes it? Is checking surveillance footage illegal?""Stella, are you making fun of me?""I can't learn this. It all feels so neurotic. What does the female lead see in him?"Stella retorted, "Who cares if it's neurotic? Just mimic that stupidity, that's how these innocent women like men who protect them like that."Keegan was very reluctant, but his brain was more compliant than his body. Without needing to study deliberately, everything he heard stuck in his mind.So when Keegan mentione
Keegan's expression darkened with anger. "You're being completely unreasonable!"Stella crossed her arms, wearing an expression that seemed challenging. "You let her take it. Let's see if I dare."Jaylene hadn't actually wanted those junk items in the first place; she was deliberately trying to stir up discord between them. Now that her goal was achieved, she put on a sympathetic look."Keegan, I don't want it anymore. Don't be angry. Your health is more important. Didn't the doctor say to keep your emotions stable?"Turning her head, she reproached Stella. "Stella, are you here to help Keegan recover his memory or just to provoke him?""Shut up, you brat! Do you even have a say here?"Acting under the guise of a drama, playing the role of someone lacking in manners, was incredibly satisfying.She’d wanted to curse this brat for a long time!Jaylene's lips twitched, but she held back, tearfully saying, "Stella, if you don't like me, I'll leave. There's no need to humiliate me l
Jaylene understood the situation perfectly. Even though she didn't particularly like these cold, mechanical devices, she put on a pretense of surprise, saying, "Really, Keegan?"Keegan nodded. "Choose one you like.""Keegan!" Before Stella could finish her sentence, she couldn't hold back her sharp voice, "With your pile of junk that I can't even touch normally, she takes a look and now you want to give it to her? What's the meaning of this?!"Keegan frowned, apparently not comprehending her current anger at all. "Jaylene gave me a gift, and I'm giving her one in return. What's the problem?""What problem?" Stella's eyes started to redden. "I can't touch them, so why should she be able to? Have you forgotten, or do you have inappropriate feelings for her?"Keegan's expression darkened. "This makes no sense!"Jaylene secretly delighted in this, hypocritically trying to calm things down, "Forget it, Keegan. Since Stella minds so much, I don't want it anymore. You've strained your r
The standoff lasted for over twenty minutes before Keegan grabbed a book and knocked the beetle off Jaylene's neck. The beetle fluttered twice and suddenly flew up, landing on Jaylene's face.Jaylene screamed, rolled her eyes, and fainted.As she collapsed, the bug flew off again."Jaylene?"Keegan called out to her.He looked up at Stella and said, "You go start the car, I'll carry her to the hospital."As he spoke, he signaled to Stella.She understood and coldly grunted, "So troublesome."Walking over to Jaylene, she squatted down beside her and slapped her face twice.Jaylene immediately opened her eyes and reached out to push her away. "What are you doing!"Stella was prepared and had already moved back before she could be pushed.She shook her tingling hand and innocently said, "Jaylene, you fainted because of the bug. I was just saving you. Don't believe me? Ask Keegan."Jaylene nearly ground her teeth. Did she think she hadn't heard? She was intentionally exposing h
Her fingertips trembled with a mix of horror and excitement. Just as the teapot was about to slip from her grasp, Keegan suddenly said, "Jaylene, don't move."Jaylene froze, instinctively thinking Keegan had regained his memory. She had barely twitched when Keegan loudly stopped her again, "Don't move, absolutely don't move."Jaylene wanted to say something, but then felt an itching sensation on her neck, as if something was crawling slowly. Goosebumps erupted all over her body.By now, Stella had turned around and saw Jaylene standing stiffly with the teapot in hand. Her eyes quickly assessed the situation and then she noticed the beetle crawling on Jaylene's neck.It was an unknown species, not overly tentacled but as long as a little finger, its mouthparts slightly twitching, genuinely alarming in appearance.Stella murmured, "It's so big."Jaylene couldn't see what was on her neck, unsure if it would bite or if it was venomous. She stood frozen in place, her voice trembling,
Seeing him, Stella even lowered her eyes and softly praised, "Mr. Kane, you acted very well."Keegan glared at her, his voice low and intense. "If you keep watching like this, Coco will cut ties with me tomorrow."Stella replied confidently, "No, she won't. After accepting the red envelope, she can tolerate you a little longer."Keegan asked sharply, "Did you teach her to ask for red envelopes like this?""Don't falsely accuse me; I didn't teach her.""You may not have taught her directly, but you set an example. Have you forgotten how you always make me buy things for you?"Stella was speechless. Whenever she wanted Keegan to buy her something, she would often say, "Gifts are only surprises when given voluntarily. If reminded, it shows they don’t like me that much."It had to be said, Coco had learned the essence of it.Stella also felt a bit awkward, thinking that in the future, she needed to avoid such flirtatious conversations between spouses in front of the children. They
Could she figure all this out?Keegan frowned, casting a disappointed look at Coco. "Are you not listening to me now?"Coco raised her gaze defiantly and stated, "Aunt Stella taught me that if I don't want something someone gives me, I can say no. I don't want this hairpin.""Didn't she teach you that even if you don't like something, you should still say thank you?"Coco fell silent for a moment, then reluctantly said to Jaylene, "Thank you, Aunt Jaylene, but I don't want it."Jaylene hesitated with her hand extended, unsure whether to retract it or leave it there, managing a strained smile. "Then what do you like? Next time, I will get you something you do like."Coco asked, "Do you want me to do something for you?"Jaylene was taken aback. "What?"Coco replied seriously, "Aunt Stella says offering help without reason is either deceitful or thieving. Since you don't like me, why else would you give me something? You want me to do something for you, right?"Jaylene forced a s
Leighton's incident did indeed revive their suspicions.Jaylene was gullible, but Darcie might see through this scheme. "Keegan, why didn't you go to work today?" Jaylene chose to ask directly at first.Keegan remained composed. "I've been busy with the press conference lately and haven't had much rest. Now that things have slowed down, I thought I'd take a break and relax."Jaylene spoke gently, "You should rest well. Since you came back, you've been busy, and you've been postponing Dr. Stone's follow-up appointments. Keegan, I'm really worried about your health. Since you're resting these days, I'll arrange for Dr. Stone to give you another check-up. Stella has been living here to assist your recovery for so long. We need the doctor to give a clear assessment of whether there's been any improvement. Otherwise, it's not good for Stella's reputation to stay here so long, unmarried and under one roof."Keegan nodded. "Okay, please arrange it. Thank you."His response was decisive,
Stella had just descended the stairs when she heard that remark, causing her eyelids to twitch as she thought to herself, “Damn it! He really knows how to come up with excuses!”Upon hearing this, Jaylene's eyes briefly flashed with disdain, but she ultimately accepted the shoe covers Keegan handed her. As Keegan led Jaylene into the house, her eyes continued to scrutinize every corner.There were a couple of pillows on the sofa, couple mugs on the table, wedding photos of Keegan and Stella on the walls, and even headbands and hair ties scattered on the table. The house exuded an unmistakable feminine touch.Jaylene's expression darkened, but when Keegan turned to ask if she preferred tea or coffee, she adopted a gentle, harmless demeanor. "Tea would be perfect."Keegan invited her to take a seat and called for Maria to prepare tea. Jaylene spoke softly, "Keegan, I heard from Stella that you brew Dragon Well tea better than anyone else. Is there a special technique?"Stella paused