However, Stella completely ignored what Keegan said.In just a few seconds, she unbuttoned his shirt. While gripping the collars on both sides, she disregarded Keegan's resistance and stripped his shirt off his shoulder. Then, she saw the various large and small scars covering his body.Keegan's body, especially his back, hardly had any smooth skin left.Some of the scars had partially healed, leaving only faint red or brown marks on his body. Meanwhile, the ones that had not healed still had stitches on them.The longest one extended from the back of his neck to the side of his waist. There were still traces of chilblains on it, which made it look gruesome.Stella's heart dropped, as she took a deep breath.She reached out with her trembling hands to touch his scar-covered back, and her mind was filled with the images of Keegan covered in blood that night.Sadness and fear surged through her. She then felt a lump in her throat, finding it hard to utter a word.Keegan's body tu
Stella only let go after hearing Keegan's words.The expression on Keegan's face looked unpleasant. Perhaps in his entire life, no one had ever made him both angry and helpless like this.He supported himself on the armrest and slowly stood up from the wheelchair. Although his steps seemed a little unsteady, he did not appear to be injured.Keegan turned around and glared at her. "Are you happy now?"Stella kept quiet. Suddenly, she bent down and forcefully pulled down his pants, directly exposing him down to his calves.Keegan was shocked!His face darkened with anger, as he pushed her away. He pulled his pants back up in a clumsy manner and muttered, "What a shameless and indecent woman!"Stella fell on her butt but felt a slight relief inside. Keegan did not lie to her. Indeed, there were no major wounds on his legs. It was true that he just could not walk because his muscles felt weak after lying down for a long time.Keegan was still very weak, and he was startled by Stell
"What did you say?"For a moment, Stella thought that she had misheard Keegan's words.Keegan looked at her emotionlessly. "I said, I want to break off the engagement. I don't remember anything about our past, and I have no feelings for you now."Stella's breath hitched, and her firm belief that Keegan was pretending to have lost his memory began to waver."What did Jaylene feed you? Or, is she using something to threaten you? What kind of nonsense are you talking about? Keegan Kane, this isn't an idol drama. Stop fooling around!"Keegan's face remained expressionless, despite what Stella said."If I remember our relationship, why would I not want to marry you? Honestly, I can't remember who you are."The calmer he appeared, the more anxious Stella got."You remember Vermont, my brother, and everyone else, yet I'm the only person that you don't remember? Do you think I'll believe you? Are you mad at me because you saw the rumors online? Is that why you're pretending not to reme
With reddened eyes, Stella shook her head.Then, Keegan turned his wheelchair around and headed toward the door.Stella followed him from behind. When he opened the door, she said, "I'm glad that you're alive."Keegan paused for a moment, then twisted the doorknob and went out.When they went to the living room, everyone shifted their attention to them. Jaylene wanted to go and help Keegan, but Darcie grabbed her sleeve, indicating for her to stop.Marshall walked up to Stella and asked softly, "Did you guys talk?"Stella nodded with a weary expression before turning to her father and brother. Then, she said, "Let's go home."The fact that Stella was not going to stay and take care of Keegan showed that their conversation did not end well.Although Wenham was not very happy with the fact that Keegan and Jaylene came back together, he was still very worried about Keegan's health. After exchanging a few words with Keegan, he then left with his family.In the yard, Felicity was h
Stella softly said, "He doesn't remember me.""Huh? Is he serious? Even the scripts I write aren't this cliché. This can't be true."Felicity was in disbelief.Stella did not want to believe it either. However, Keegan did not look like he was pretending at all back in the study. Even if it was a part of Jaylene's scheme and he had no choice but to play along, he could have given her some hint when they were alone in the study earlier.But, he did not. Keegan seemed like he genuinely could not remember her, showing only indifference and coldness toward her.It was true that Keegan was back, but it was not the same Keegan she was expecting.Keegan's return added another layer of suspicion to the already unclear situation. She needed time to calmly think about it and sort things out."He'd know that I hate Jaylene if he remembers me. Why would he still call her over in my face?"Felicity paused, as she thought to herself. 'It's true. Given how madly in love he was with Stella, he
Vermont was surprised. "Did he really get Jaylene to help him?"Marshall kept quiet, but the look on his face told Vermont the answer.Vermont did not believe that Keegan had lost his memories as well. Much like Stella, he believed that Keegan had probably read the rumors online about Stella and Marshall and got angry. Vermont figured that it was probably the reason why Keegan pretended to have lost his memories and that it allowed him to vent his anger.He turned to Marshall and thought that he should address the issue at its roots.He said, "Marshall, I won't dwell on what happened before. When everyone thought that Keegan was gone, it was understandable that you couldn't control your emotions. But, now that he's back, you should really start restraining yourself. We're such good friends. It won't be worth it to ruin what we have because of a woman."Marshall looked nonchalant, as he gazed at the steaming teacup in front of him for a long time before he said, "I won't make any m
'Fuck!'Suddenly, Vermont's mind was filled with just one phrase. 'Keegan Kane, you're in big fucking trouble!'Keegan paused. He turned around and met Stella's gaze.Her gaze did not look as passionate as it did in the study; it was now icy.Clearly, she had heard everything Keegan said just now.Vermont tried to cover up for Keegan. "Stella, don't take those words seriously. He's just saying them because he's angry. You know how Keegan is. He's just being sarcastic and jealous—""I'm here to get my gloves."Stella cut him off. Her voice sounded clear, leaving no hint of emotion."Gloves..." Vermont was taken aback. "Where are they?""In the study room." Keegan pursed his lips."I'll bring Stella to them," Jaylene said."There's no need for that." Stella looked at her coldly. "I know this house better than you do."Jaylene shut up awkwardly. This time, Keegan did not speak up for her.Stella went right to the study, took her gloves, and was about to leave directly. But, w
The edge of Vermont's mouth twitched, as a big "fuck" echoed in his mind. Then, he grumbled, "Pay what back? The dividend you took from me is enough for you to buy a mansion!"He paused for a moment before he added, "So, is Stella the only person that you can't remember? Did some witch cast a love-extinguishing spell on you when you fell in the water?"Keegan remained expressionless. "If you're only here to say this nonsense, please get lost."Vermont gritted his teeth and muttered under his breath, "What a brainless and ungrateful asshole."As he was about to walk away after speaking, Keegan suddenly called out to him. "Wait."Vermont stopped, and he wore an expression that screamed, "You better apologize to me."However, he heard Keegan saying, "When you leave, take away those flower wreaths at the door. They're annoying me."At that moment, Vermont felt as though he should dunk him back into the water.He turned around, chuckled in a feminine way, and said, "Sure, Keegan."