Stella and Cordelia were engrossed in a conversation in the living room when footsteps interrupted them. Stella, who had been wearing a smile, swiftly composed herself, her gaze turning chilly.She turned to Cordelia and said, "Grandma, I've got some errands to run later. I better head off now.""Lunch is almost ready. I had them prepare some of your favorite dishes. You should grab a bite before you leave," Cordelia tried to convince her to stay.Stella declined politely, "Sorry, Grandma, but I have plans to meet some friends for lunch at half past twelve. I'm afraid I won't make it on time if I stay any longer. It isn't ideal for me to be late since we're colleagues."Not wanting to insist, Cordelia relented, "Alright then. I'll have Corrin pack your favorite dishes for you to take home. You can enjoy them later.""You make it so hard to refuse, Grandma," Stella sighed.Pleased with Stella's agreement, Cordelia grabbed her arm and said, "Come, let's go to the kitchen. You can p
As soon as Stella left Cordelia's residence, Aldor returned with Dahlia and Coco.Aldor and Coco appeared cheerful, especially the latter, who enthusiastically called Aldor "Uncle Aldor" and bombarded him with questions.On the other hand, Dahlia seemed discontented. Her gaze held a mix of displeasure and a hint of anger, particularly when she looked at Aldor.Upon entering the house, Aldor handed Dahlia the household registration paperwork he had just arranged for Coco.Dahlia took the papers and stared at him with a cold gaze. After a while, she said, "You sure know how to play games, Aldor! How dare you deceive us?!"Aldor feigned innocence, "Madam, where is this accusation coming from? What did I do?"Dahlia clenched her teeth, "You've led us to believe Coco is Keegan's daughter! If not for that, I—"Dahlia did not finish her sentence.Her initial plan was to use Coco to nullify Keegan's previous will and exclude Stella from the inheritance. Unexpectedly, it turned out that
Dahlia was irritated and pushed Coco away, "Get off, you wild child!"The shove sent Coco tumbling to the ground, hitting her forehead on the corner of a flowerbed, leaving a bruise.The little girl, now in pain, immediately burst into tears.Cordelia was enjoying a stroll in the garden when she heard the commotion. She instructed Baldwin to wheel her over. Upon arrival, they witnessed Aldor comforting Coco, who was weeping. It was a sad sight."What happened?" Cordelia frowned and inquired."Great grandma!" Coco called out, her eyes red. She then hugged Aldor's leg, sobbing quietly.Dahlia's expression changed when she saw Cordelia. She did not expect her to show up. However, she quickly composed herself and said, "Coco tripped and fell. So, she cried and wanted Aldor to comfort her. Why are you out here, Mom?"Aldor did not expose Dahlia as he was still comforting Coco.Cordelia glanced at her daughter-in-law and uttered in disdain, "I came out for some fresh air." She then l
Cordelia was getting old. Even though she put all her strength into slapping Dahlia, it didn't match the force Dahlia used on Aldor a moment before.Dahlia, who was in her fifties, felt really embarrassed about being slapped. It didn't hurt too much, but she was still shocked by what happened.Covering her face in disbelief, Dahlia uttered, "Cordelia?"With a stern look, Cordelia replied, "If Aldor hadn't helped Keegan during his disappearance, he would've lost his position in the company. And you wouldn't be allowed in this house.""Aldor and all the Rivera employees earn their places here because of what they can do. They're not your workers to scold and hit. You're ruining the Kane family's reputation!" she went on.Dahlia's face changed from red to pale. After a moment, she clenched her teeth and apologized, saying, "I'm sorry, Cordelia."Keeping her cold expression, Cordelia told her, "You should apologize to Aldor, not me."Clenching her fists, Dahlia turned to Aldor and m
"She's... pretty young. She's about the same age as my cousin, and they share similar personalities. She's rather likable when she's quiet," said Aldor.'Aldor is really good with words!' thought Cordelia. 'When he said Aurora was pretty young, it meant that age might be a concern. He might see her more as a sister, given how he mentioned his cousin. And he might struggle if Aurora isn't quiet.'In essence, Aldor wanted Cordelia to cease playing matchmaker.Ignoring his hints, Cordelia casually said, "Hey, I heard you've been helping out Aurora at work lately. She's really improved. Remember when she wouldn't listen to anyone? Now she seems to value what you say."Aldor responded, "Aurora is smart and quick-witted. She used to be a bit playful. Her progress is impressive, not just because she listens to me, but Mr. Kane's also had an impact."Aldor's vague way of talking annoyed Cordelia a bit. Getting straight to it, she asked, "So, Aldor, do you not really like Aurora?"Aldor d
Keegan froze upon hearing what the horse trainer had said. "This horse got injured?""Mr. Moore was riding this horse during your race with him. The horse went out of control because of the injury. Look, right here on its neck."Ron lifted the horse's head, revealing a long gash beneath its mane. "There's a big cut here. Not sure what caused it, maybe a nail. When the reins tightened, the wound got worse. That's why the horse got jumpy and hard to control."He went on, "The wound's taking ages to heal. It's been over a month, and some parts still don't have fur. Probably the reins touched it while the horse was running, causing such a reaction."Ron cared deeply for the horses he worked with year-round. Worried Keegan might sell or put the horse down, he pleaded, "This horse is usually really calm and even won awards. If it weren't for the injury, it wouldn't have acted up. Just give me some time, Mr. Kane. I'll train it well."Lost in thought, Keegan snapped back, "I don't recall
"What matters most right now is you. Hurry up and get yourself checked. Getting pregnant before fully recovering could pose issues. If there are any problems, ensure you take the necessary steps to protect the pregnancy promptly."Stella wasn't very anxious initially, but Luke's words started to make her nervous. She hardly touched her meal before calling Felicity, requesting her company for the examination.Unfortunately, Stella forgot to mention not to bring Vermont, and both Felicity and Vermont showed up together.As they got into the car, Stella whispered to Felicity, "Why did you bring him?"Before Felicity could respond, Vermont jumped in, "Stella, you'll end up on the news as an unwed mother before the results are out. With me around, I guarantee the news won't spread.""Since he bought expired pregnancy tests, he should be responsible for the aftermath," Felicity added."Even if you stop the paparazzi from taking pictures of me, that mouth of yours might spread the news
Felicity and Stella were left speechless by Garrett's assumption.Vermont felt embarrassed. "Enough with the jokes. She's just a friend."Drawing Felicity closer, he clarified, "And this is my girlfriend. The one here for a check-up is her best friend."Felicity shoved him away, saying, "I'm not your girlfriend! Don't talk nonsense!"Garrett felt surprised that Vermont had a girlfriend. But as a doctor, he focused on the main thing. "Everything's ready. Dr. Lyle will guide you today."Stella nodded thankfully and left the room with the doctor. Worried about Stella, Felicity went along.After they left, Garrett turned to Vermont and asked, "When did you get a girlfriend? Why didn't Mom and Dad tell me? They even wanted me to introduce you to my colleague some time ago."Vermont leaned against the windowsill, saying casually, "If I told them, they'd dig deep into her family's history. It'd seem like a political background check."Garrett chuckled. "You're their top kid. They'd wa