"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
Felicity could not contain her excitement. "Is this my goddaughter? Oh my goodness, she's so tiny. This is incredible!"She turned to Stella and exclaimed, "Look at this! I told you there's a baby!"Stella felt a lump in her throat. It took her a while before saying, "Why is it so small? Does this indicate it's unhealthy?"The doctor, amused by her concern, chuckled. "They're usually the size of a mung bean in the first month. Why would you think it has health issues?""I had health issues before. I'm worried it might affect the baby," Stella said in a low voice.The doctor seemed briefly surprised. She comforted her, saying, "We'll know for sure once we have all the test results. Try not to stress about it at the moment. Stay calm and think positive."Stella nodded. After a pause, she inquired, "Doctor, my husband had a vasectomy. Could that have influenced the baby?""Your husband had a vasectomy, and yet you're pregnant?""Perhaps it didn't work?" Stella suggested.The doct
Keegan's leg wasn't seriously injured; it was just weakened from prolonged immobility. His recovery had been swift over the past few days with proper nutrition and rehabilitation training.Although his body had improved significantly, Jaylene noticed that Keegan had become less talkative. When she initiated conversations, he would respond with minimal enthusiasm, appearing disinterested.This change in demeanor left Jaylene somewhat uneasy. Seeking to lighten the mood, she decided to bring up Stella."Stella hasn't been home these past few days, and it feels quite empty. Despite her hating me for saving you, I actually like having a sister at home."Keegan did not react when he heard Stella's name.Jaylene continued, "Dad mentioned that she went out with her friend to unwind. She has quite a number of friends. Last time, she went out with Marshall. This time, I'm not sure."Keegan seemed unfazed and said, "Jaylene, Grandma suggested I formally express my gratitude, considering my
"Why doesn't she visit anymore?" asked Coco.Keegan shrugged. "How would I know? Ask her yourself if you want to find out."Coco glared at him. "I don't have her number. How am I supposed to ask?"Keegan glanced at her. "You're quite resourceful; you should be able to find her number."This remark left Coco fuming.Keegan stayed for a while, giving feedback on her artwork, which eventually irritated Coco to the extent that she didn't want to interact with him anymore. Eventually, he left the room.Perhaps influenced by Keegan's comments or not, Coco felt unsatisfied with her drawing. Just as she contemplated tearing it up to begin anew, she spotted Keegan's phone on the table.Remembering Keegan's earlier teasing, she decided to search for Stella's contact in his phone.Keegan recently switched to a new phone and did not set up a passcode. Coco easily found Stella's number. Without much thought, she dialed it.Stella had just been discharged from the hospital and had arrived a
Startled, Coco quickly jumped off her chair and dashed to the door. She stuck her head out to see what was going on.There was no one in the hallway other than the cleaning lady polishing the handrail on the stairs.Spotting some scattered dirt near the entrance where a flowerpot was, Coco held the phone and called for Stella. After receiving no response, she lowered her head and realized the call had been unexpectedly disconnected.Coco was thinking of redialing the number when she heard Keegan's voice asking, "Did I leave my phone in your room?"In response, Coco swiftly withdrew her finger, contemplating a condition before returning the phone to him. "Give me Aunt Stella's number, and I'll return your phone."Keegan shot her a glance. "I'll give it to you, but she won't answer your call.""Aunt Stella isn't as petty as you," Coco mumbled. "I don't care if she doesn't answer. Just give me the number."Keegan observed her briefly before stating, "If you don't give me the phone,
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