"What did you say?" Felicity asked, as she did not catch Vermont's words."Nothing," Vermont replied and shut his mouth. 'Bringing up the lie at a time like this might only stir up more conflict. It's best to let it slide for now,' he thought.Vermont felt uneasy because he could not confess what he had done. He had little appetite for dinner that night.Felicity was also preoccupied with the matter and did not eat much. They were having fish. Normally, they would finish it, but not today.After dinner, they went out for a stroll. Upon returning, Vermont took a quick shower and headed straight to the bedroom.Meanwhile, Felicity still had to revise her scripts and said she would sleep a bit later.As Vermont was on the verge of dozing off, he felt a slight dip in the bed beside him. A faint smell of shower gel lingered in the air. While he was half asleep, he turned over and instinctively pulled the person into his arms.Felicity froze for a moment before gradually relaxing.Ve
Vermont was taken aback when he heard Felicity's words. "Aren't I still looking for a cure with the doctors? Be more optimistic, baby."Felicity frowned. "How can I be optimistic? I really didn't feel a thing that night when we slept together," she said, looking at Vermont skeptically. "Have you had this condition for a long time? Or did you take advantage of me using the cupping technique and falsely accuse me of your erectile dysfunction?"Vermont could not believe his ears. He gritted his teeth and said, "I was perfectly normal, okay?" He paused and added, "There was nothing wrong with me when we had our first time."Felicity furrowed her brows. "Then, why do I have no memory of being pleasured at all? I bled that night, but why didn't I feel anything?"This left Vermont speechless. He was also wondering the same thing.Vermont did not have any recollection of that night either. He had way too much to drink on his birthday. The surveillance footage only showed the two of them e
Stella could hear the sarcasm in Keegan's remark. She paused and suppressed a laugh. "It's been a long time since I watched his livestreams, okay?"Keegan let out a light snort and sat down beside her. "Must be because you've been too busy. You'd probably tune into his live streams if you had the time."Stella chuckled softly. "Oh, come on. I stopped watching his content because I didn't want you to get jealous. You were so salty the last time I watched him dance online. I wouldn't dare to do it again."Keegan scoffed at her attempt to defend herself. "He was swaying his hips and thrusting it. How is that considered dancing?"Stella clicked her tongue. "You're being narrow-minded. He has a great body. What's wrong with him showing it off?""Does that mean I can watch other women dance online?" asked Keegan.Stella turned serious in an instant. "The internet is a treacherous place. I don't think you can handle it."Keegan could not help but chuckle at her double standard. "How co
Keegan remained silent.Aurora observed his stoic demeanor and clenched her teeth. "No matter what Mom may have done, it doesn't diminish the fact that she raised you. You didn't visit her the last time she was in the hospital. Are you not going to visit her this time, either? Are you completely indifferent to her well-being? Have you forgotten the promises you made to dad before he passed away?"Keegan's fist tightened, and he responded icily, "You don't have the right to lecture me!"Aurora's expression turned grim. She stormed out and slammed the door behind her.Stella looked at Keegan, who appeared distant and unfazed. She pressed her lips together and said, "You should go. It might reflect badly on you if you don't."Keegan took a deep breath, and his voice was hoarse. "I have nothing to say to her. I'm sure she doesn't want my concern right now."Stella touched his hand gently and whispered, "But you should still go. The election for Vinci Rivera's chairman is coming up so
Aurora was visibly upset. "What are you talking about? The doctor said your leg might never fully recover if we had waited any longer to get you to the hospital!"Tears streamed down her face, as she continued, "You live all alone with no one to take care of you. You were lucky the neighbors found you this time. What if no one had noticed? What would I do without you..."Dahlia reached out to wipe away Aurora's tears and sighed softly. "You worry too much, my dear child. I'm perfectly fine.""How can I not worry about you..." Aurora's cries grew louder. "Look at how much weight you've lost and how gray your hair has become. It's hard for me not to be worried!"Then, she could not help but express her frustration. "And, what about Uncle Blake and Aunt Kanara? You've always treated them so well, but where are they now?"Dahlia's expression stiffened. her face was showing traces of desolation. "Your uncle has his own family now. I don't want to burden them.""But aren't you the one
'But that's impossible,' thought Keegan, as he noticed a shift in Dahlia's demeanor.All these changes were merely due to Stella now being recognized as the Saun family heiress. This newfound status instilled a sense of caution in Dahlia regarding her past actions.She was apprehensive that Stella might spill the beans to the Saun family, and they would hold her accountable.Keegan had mentioned this issue to Stella before. He told her that her condition would be revealed sooner or later. "It would be best if you could tell the Saun family about your health. I promise I won't interfere," he said.Stella had acknowledged his concerns, but she never brought it up with the Saun family.Keegan was well aware of why she did not want to discuss it. She feared that the Saun family might point fingers at him for what transpired. After all, it happened right under his nose. He did not protect her properly.While Stella swore she would take matters into her own hands, she had actually show
Stella was not completely useless. She took meticulous care of the plants around the house and even used to prepare meals for Keegan, although she eventually stopped.Keegan lifted his gaze and said indifferently. "I doubt you misunderstood the intention behind my remarks back then. You're twisting my words on purpose, aren't you?"Dahlia's expression wavered when she heard that. "It was genuinely hard to discern just how much you cared for her at that time. I thought you were merely following your grandmother's wishes.""Grandma never coerced me into marrying anyone. She's not like you; she respects my choices. From the moment I first brought Stella before you, you held a disdain for her. Don't use my perceived disinterest to justify your actions. Even if I didn't harbor affection for her, she was my wife back then. As an elder, you should've shown the respect and care that's due. Grandma didn't like you either, but she still defended you in front of others and granted you the dign
Dahlia's hands trembled. She could not contain herself after Keegan left. She grabbed the fruit basket beside her and threw it to the ground in frustration.Keegan's lips twitched ever so slightly when he heard the commotion from the hallway. He turned and made his way toward the elevator.Not long after, another figure entered the hospital room.Dahlia's hair was disheveled, and her face looked worn. Her gaze turned even colder when she saw the person come in. Her tone grew sharp. "What are you doing here? Are you here to revel in my misery?"The person remained silent. They bent down, picked up the scattered items, and placed them neatly back into the basket before setting it on the table. They observed Dahlia's fatigued appearance and let out a soft sigh. "Why would I revel in your misery?""Keegan is your child. You should know his temperament. Why are you upset with him?"Dahlia's heart tightened at the mention of her son. "Well, why does he feel more like my enemy than my c