Stella listened to Wenham's enthusiastic description of the room and gradually found the place rather charming. Even if it was not exactly to her taste, it was filled with her father's love.Wenham drew open the curtains. "This room has excellent natural lighting," he said.Stella stood by the window and immediately spotted the balcony of the adjacent room. It was larger and had a wider view than hers.Jaylene noticed her gaze and said, "That's my room, the master bedroom. The balcony is much bigger. We can switch rooms if you like, Stella. But Dad arranged the layout of my room according to my preferences. I'm worried you wouldn't like it."Stella paused for a moment and asked, "Dad arranged it? Now I'm curious. Can I go take a look?"Jaylene smiled invitingly and said, "Of course."When they reached the room, Stella finally understood what Jaylene meant.The master bedroom was nearly half larger than the guest room. It had a bookshelf, a separate dressing room, and a balcony s
"I like this one too! Dad, I feel like Jaylene and I are meant to be sisters. Our tastes are so similar!"Wenham replied happily, "Of course, we're a family."Jaylene's heart ached when she saw the affectionate interaction between Wenham and Stella.Not only did Jaylene spend a fortune on the decorations in her room, but she also had to use her connections to acquire some of them. She even had them specially packed with several layers of bubble wrap when they were being shipped back. It had taken her years to collect them.Yet, Stella had effortlessly taken away more than half of them!She pondered the phrase "our tastes are so similar" and suddenly recalled the words she had said to Stella about the Red Agate bracelet at her birthday party."We seem to have similar taste." She said to Stella back then.Stella kept repeating that line as if deliberately trying to provoke Jaylene.Stella did not hold herself back at all. She came empty-handed with Trevor, and when they left Jayl
Stella smiled and said, "Darcie, you should have someone clean it up now. If the room is not cleaned, he won't be able to stay if he wants to. You can't only clean the room whenever he wants to stay, right? He's not a guest, yet there's no room available for him."Wenham had never thought much about it. Trevor had always been a willful and stubborn person from a young age. He did not like staying at home after growing up. Wenham had talked to him about it a few times but eventually stopped bothering him because he figured his adult son should be able to make his own choices.However, now that Stella brought it up again, he suddenly felt her words made a lot of sense.He had to at least give the little brat a room to stay no matter what. Besides, he would eventually bring his future wife back home. And if they only began cleaning the room when his daughter-in-law stayed in the house, it would make him look biased.So, he turned and said to Darcie, "Stella is right. Get someone to cl
Darcie said, "Jaylene has been staying in the hospital for the past few days, and I had a lot of work to do in the office. I couldn't spare the time, so it got delayed."She shifted her gaze to Stella and smiled as she continued, "I wanted to talk to you about it, but it seems you brought it up first before I could."She appeared to be smiling, but her eyes did not look friendly at all.Stella had a smile on her face, too, "Actually, I'm not in a hurry too. It's just that I know you're a busy person and it's difficult for you to have some free time. I have a pretty busy schedule, too, and I have to rush over to the set at any time with just a phone call from my team. That's why I thought it'd be better to finish it as soon as possible since I have a day off today. You're my elder; it won't be right for me to keep you waiting. That would be impolite."Darcie tightened her grip on her utensils, shot her a glance, and pressed her lips together, "You're overthinking. After the meal, we
'Stella cares about me.'That thought lasted only for about ten minutes. When he was driving past the office of Vinci Rivera, Stella told him to drop her off there.Trevor furrowed his brows, "It's after work hours. Why do you want to come here?""He's working overtime today." Stella put on a mask and a cap and picked up the items she had looted from Jaylene's room. Then, she said to Trevor, "I'm going to put a couple of these decorations in Keegan's room. His office is too boring."Trevor's eyelid twitched, "What about my office?"Stella replied, "What if Jaylene wants them back when she sees them in your office? She's your sister, too. Plus, you grew up together. Would you have the heart to not give them back to her?"Trevor kept quiet.If Stella had bought the decorations for him, he would definitely not give them to Jaylene. However, the thing was that Stella acquitted these decorations through "unconventional" means, so he would most probably give them back.He understood
Jackson could not process what Stella was talking about.She continued, "Even if you don't, have you ever taken a good look when you're in the bathroom? The only thing you and Keegan have in common is your gender. I'd never bother to look at Keegan if he looks as ugly as you."The elevator doors opened after Stella said those words. She picked up the bag on the floor and walked outside without even looking at him.Her good mood was immediately ruined by Jackson!Still in the elevator, Jackson glared at her receding back until the doors closed completely.Keegan was working in the technical department, and Stella waited for him in his office as usual.She opened the bag and took out the items she had taken from Jaylene. She selected the two best-looking ones and placed them where Keegan would notice them immediately.When Keegan finally returned from his work, he saw his girlfriend sitting on the sofa, poking at the decorations on his coffee table with a bored expression.Her in
'Or does Stella actually think that this is romantic in a way?'Keegan felt as though he should play along with it, so he swept his glance across Stella and copied her tone. "Why would you suddenly give me a car? Ms. Saun, do you think that I did a good job in serving you well? Is that why you're giving me a reward?"Stella kept quiet.'Why does that line sound so familiar?'She instinctively retorted before she could process what Keegan just said. "Are you sure that you served me well? All you do is lie there."Stella finally realized why Keegan said that.It was something she said when Keegan asked her what kind of necklace she wanted back then!Keegan was taken aback, as he did not expect her reply to be so straightforward.His memory was exceptionally good, so he could clearly remember what Stella said preciously. He hesitated for a moment before he said in a low voice, "Well, I moaned from the bottom of my heart if that counts."Stella was speechless.She was a little sh
The place was empty, and no one was there.Although that was the case, Stella did not believe that it was just her imagination. The feeling of being watched was simply too intense and impossible to ignore.'Could it be paparazzi?' she wondered to herself.The Palace had finished airing for some time now, and the show's popularity had cooled down too. Although the role gained her some fame, she was not particularly a hot shot that would make paparazzi follow her.Just as she was thinking about that, Keegan's car pulled up in front of her. "Get in."Stella snapped out of her thoughts and got into the car.In the car, Stella kept looking out of the window until the car finally drove out of the parking lot. Then, Keegan asked, "What were you looking at?"Stella averted her gaze. "I feel like someone was watching me when I was waiting for you just now, but I couldn't see anyone around."Keegan paused. "I'll have Aldor check the surveillance footage later."Stella was a little surpr
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