The day was hot, with a warm evening breeze. Stella didn't rush back; she went to the rooftop to enjoy the breeze.Apart from private Facebook messages, only Felicity messaged her on WhatsApp, asking where she was and why she hadn't come home.Stella replied to her message, [I'm with my mother.]Felicity texted her back very quickly, [How's Rainee?][She's still the same.][That's good news. Maybe one day she'll wake up miraculously.]Stella felt better after reading Felicity's comforting message. She replied, [I hope so. I'll be back home late tonight. You should sleep first.][All right. If there's anything, just call me.]Stella sent a "love you" emoji in response to Felicity's message.CLICKSuddenly, the area around Stella lit up for a brief moment. Startled, she turned her head and noticed a man standing a few meters away. He appeared gentle and held his phone with its camera facing her. After a moment of staring at each other, the man froze and gave a shy smile.Seein
"What's wrong with you?" Vermont asked.Marshall had been smiling since he entered the ward.They had been friends for many years. And Marshall had always looked composed since he was a child. This was the first time he looked so silly that it scared Vermont.Marshall leaned back in the chair next to the table. He smiled as he said, "I met a girl on the rooftop just now.""Huh?""She took my phone and scolded me because she thought I was secretly taking photos of her."Vermont squinted and asked, "Why do I feel like you're happy about it? Are you interested in her?" He could not help but feel curious.Vermont, Keegan, and Marshall were childhood friends. Vermont's family, the Snyder family was comparatively less influential. The Moore family and the Kane family were equally strong in Rivera. Both Marshall and Keegan were trained to become the successors of their families.But, a few years back, Marshall got sick. It took him more than two years to recover. After that, it seemed
"Divorce? What happened?" Marshall asked, sounding a bit curious.During Keegan's marriage, Marshall had to go overseas for medical treatment, so he couldn't make it to the wedding. He never got the chance to meet Keegan's wife, even though he heard about her from Vermont and others. They said she was pretty and obedient, but they also thought she was a bit boring.Some people in the group even made a bet that Keegan and his wife would get divorced within three months. But as time went on, they actually stayed married for more than three years.Marshall believed their relationship was stable, so it was a shock when he found out they were getting a divorce. Vermont's tone hinted that it was Keegan's wife who wanted it.Excitedly, Vermont started sharing a recent encounter. Two days ago, he and Keegan ran into Keegan's wife. Keegan thought she was following him, but she didn't pay him any attention and just left after scolding him. Keegan insisted they were only arguing...Keegan's
Once Stella heard that, her hopeful feelings faded again. She gently asked, "So, it was just a one-time thing?"Corbin comforted her. "It's not certain. It's a good sign that her eyes moved. But I can't jump to conclusions based on one instance. Remember, she's been in a coma for a very long time. Keep watching her, and let us know if anything changes."Stella nodded and replied, "Thanks."After Corbin left, Stella sat by her mother's bedside and carefully looked at her for a long time.Before leaving, she offered some money to Zayla, but Zayla refused to take it. Stella insisted, "Please, just accept it. I don't visit often, and you're the one taking care of her here. It would make me feel bad if you don't take it. And if anything happens to my mom in the future, please let me know right away."Zayla accepted the money and reassured her, "I'll do that. It's my job."When Stella returned to the apartment, Felicity was still awake, scrolling through her WhatsApp group while the TV
"'Cause I believe in you! You'll be living in a big house with me. Just accept their invitation already!"Stella sighed, "I'll think about it. The recording starts next month, so we still have time."The next morning, Stella brought something with her to the Vinci Rivera Group to find someone.She'd been married to Keegan for more than three years but had never been to this building before. Now, surprisingly, she was here for a divorce.After fixing her shirt and taking a deep breath, she walked confidently into the building.The Vinci Rivera Group was the leading enterprise in Rivera, located in the busiest part of the city. The office building looked super high-tech from the outside and had become a famous landmark in Rivera. Inside, it was impressive with well-lit ceilings.With curiosity, she approached the front desk, asking, "Hey, can you tell me where the managing director's office is?"The receptionist, a young guy with a great voice, asked, "Do you have an appointment?"
Everyone stared at Keegan. He had been coughing for a long time and seemed unhappy.No one spoke, thinking Keegan didn't like what the marketing manager had said earlier.Keegan turned to Aldor and whispered something. Then, he turned back and said coldly, "Keep talking."Everyone felt relieved. Aldor left the conference room quietly.In the lobby downstairs, Stella sat on the couch, looking bored as she flipped through a magazine.Aldor approached her. "Madam, why didn't you call me before coming?"The receptionist was shocked. 'She's really Mrs. Kane! But why did Mr. Kane say he didn't know her?! Never mind that. The real problem is I took those pictures of Mrs. Kane just now!'His face went pale. He suddenly felt like he might lose his job and not get hired by top companies anymore. He wondered, 'What kind of game were they playing?'Stella put down the magazine. "I called you. But it looks like you were very busy, and you didn't hear my phone call."Clearly, Aldor knew tha
It was clear to Stella that Aldor was telling her that Keegan had not eaten yet and that him not in the mood to discuss anything was just another way to get back at her. It had been over a year since she last cooked for him.When Stella first married into the Kane family, she was really into Keegan. She didn't do voice acting back then, so she spent all her time following him around.Stella had tried hard to impress Keegan with her cooking. The problem was, she wasn't good at it. Even after a month of practice, her dishes were barely edible.But she didn't give up. She happily made lunch boxes for Keegan to take to work, and she still remembered what he said when he first tasted her proudest creation, "This is horrible." Despite his words, Stella kept going. The next day, she made another lunch box and gave it to him, saying, "I guarantee it'll taste delicious this time," but Keegan didn't bother responding.She spent the whole day wondering what he thought of her food. When Keegan
Stella was snapped back when she heard the cold voice. 'Ugh, he ruins the pretty picture I have of him every time he talks.'Stella went up to Keegan reluctantly and whispered, "Here's the white truffles. You promised, remember?"When Keegan heard that, his gaze shifted from the documents to her face. Her beauty was pleasing to the eyes; the same as she had always been. However, Keegan knew that it was all an act. She was no longer the obedient wife she used to be. Instead, she was feisty and would fight back when being provoked.Keegan leaned back and narrowed his eyes. "Oh? Did I promise you anything?"Stella was surprised he had forgotten. "You promised to help me deliver these truffles if I went to that luncheon with you!" She gritted her teeth and added, "You did say that, right?"Keegan replied as if he remembered, "Hmm, I guess I did."Stella felt a moment of relief, but it was short-lived as he continued, "However, upon further thought, I don't think it's right for me to