Stella lifted her gaze, pursed her lips, and said, "I see. I guess I misunderstood Jaylene. I've always been a sensitive person. I thought Jaylene only said those things because she doesn't like me as her sister and doesn't want me to be a part of this family."Jaylene was taken aback as she had not expected Stella to say things like that. Then, she immediately tried to deny it, "I didn't mean that at all. Stella, why would you think that way?"Marshall said to Stella, "You're not sensitive. Anyone would think the same way." Then, he shifted his gaze to Jaylene, "Stella has been separated from her family for over twenty years and has endured so many hardships. Now that she finally got the opportunity to come back, her father has formed a new family with someone else. She already doesn't have much sense of security in this family. And as her elder sister, you would greet her like a guest whenever she came home. How could you blame her for being sensitive? You're being unreasonable."
Stella frowned without saying anything.'What kind of medicine is that? How could it work instantly?'She held back her questions and walked over to Keegan. He was lying on the sofa with his eyes closed and looked much weaker than just now. Stella whispered to him, "How are you feeling? Still uncomfortable?"Keegan opened his eyes slightly and looked at Stella standing in front of him. "I'll feel better once you stay away from me," he said.Stella paused, sat beside him, and got very close to him, "I guess you have to keep feeling uncomfortable then."Keegan was speechless.Then, Jaylene said in a low voice, "Stella, please don't provoke Keegan. The doctor said to follow his wishes as much as possible."Stella glanced at her, "Follow his wishes? Should we follow his wishes, too, if he requests to eat in the washroom?"Keegan continued to remain silent."See, he looks just fine now that I'm not following his wishes." She smiled at Keegan and continued, "Right, fiancé?""Booris
'Keegan claims that he doesn't remember me, so why would he have a reaction when I touched him? He's someone who'd watch an adult film and criticize their acting skills with a straight face. Why would he possibly have a reaction when a completely strange woman touched him?'Impossible... It's simply impossible!'Let's see how long this scum is going to keep up the act!' Stella thought inwardly.After a while, Wenham also came downstairs.Although he was still very unhappy about the fact that Keegan had lost his memories, his daughter was still in love with him. So, he stopped saying anything unpleasant.Everyone took their seats at the dining table.Trevor did not join them as he had something to take care of. So, Marshall took his seat between Stella and Wenham.As for Keegan, he took the seat between Jaylene and Darcie.At first glance, it looked like the two daughters had brought their respective husbands back to their parents' home for a meal.Wenham had imagined this scen
Jaylene immediately said, "It's orange chicken, one of my favorite dishes. Keegan, have you not tried it before?"Keegan said, "It doesn't sound like something I'd normally eat," he paused before continuing, "I wouldn't mind giving it a try."Jaylene thought Keegan was trying it for her, so she was overjoyed and quickly served the dish to him.The maid who was supposed to serve the chickpea salad to Keegan moved the dish to Stella's side.Stella momentarily paused and immediately scooped some of that onto her plate.Next, Keegan told Jaylene to get him all the heavy dishes and did not eat any of the vegetables at all. And the maid who was supposed to serve him the vegetables went to Stella's side.It did not seem like a coincidence.After a short while, Stella was already full.Wenham could not hold himself back anymore and said, "There are so many other dishes on the table. Why are you only eating the meat?"His precious daughter had not eaten a bite of her favorite dishes, y
Jaylene's expression immediately turned ugly, "Dad, Keegan doesn't remember Stella...""Is that going to change the fact that they're engaged?"Jaylene was about to say something more, but Wenham just waved his hand, "Have Sandra bring the first aid box and see if Keegan needs it."Jaylene clenched her fists tight and reluctantly swallowed her dissatisfaction and frustration.Marshall stood up and said, "Stella, I'll come with you.""It's okay. I'll be back in a second."Stella then grabbed Keegan's arm and said, "Let me take you to get changed."Keegan pulled his arm back and adjusted his shirt, maintaining a bossy demeanor, "Lead the way."Stella gritted her teeth. 'I'd add some boiling water into the soup if you weren't injured!' she thought.She glared at Keegan and stomped on the floor as she walked away. After a few minutes, Keegan was brought to a room filled with pink. His eyebrows twitched, "Is this Trevor's room?"As soon as he finished asking, he heard the locked d
As Stella spoke, her hand was already on Keegan's belt.Keegan abruptly grabbed her mischievous hand. Perhaps her overly shameless words had provoked him, causing his entire face, ear, and neck to turn red. His gaze fixed on her as if he wanted to tear her apart.His lips twitched before he said, while gritting his teeth, "Do you even know what you're saying? You're simply... You're simply outrageous!"Stella blinked her eyes, "What? I just wanted to confirm if you hid something in your pocket."Her words were starting to give Keegan a headache. "Weren't you just saying..."He abruptly stopped talking. However, Stella took advantage of the situation."What was I saying?"Keegan clenched his fists tight without saying a word, his eyes burning with anger."Tsk," Stella clicked her tongue and thought, 'Can't he even say the word "hard"? He lost his memories, yet he's acting like an innocent college boy.'But on second thought, it seemed like Keegan had never been a person who wou
Keegan almost immediately recalled the day when she whispered in his ear, "Every time you stand up for Jaylene, I'll be there to push her down. If you dare to be with her, I'll make sure you can never have children."Keegan's gaze fell on her foot between his legs. Indeed, if she were to step two inches above, he would not be able to have any children.He took a deep breath and said, "What's the point of pestering me like this? You're the heiress of the Saun family and the precious daughter of Uncle Wenham. You can have any man you want. Why insist on being with someone who doesn't even remember you?"After what happened in the past few days, Stella was not as easily hurt by his words. However, she still felt a little sad. Then, she confronted Keegan, "What about you? You lost your memories, but you don't seem to want to recover them. Instead, you just want to drive me away. Why?"Keegan pursed his lips, "Even if our love was as deep as you claimed it to be, it would only burden th
As soon as Keegan picked it up, Stella snatched it from him and swallowed one.Keegan's lips twitched. Then, he got up and handed her a glass of water from the table.This time, Stella did not reject it. After taking the medicine, she lay down on the bed.Keegan was about to go downstairs to call for help when Stella said with her eyes closed, "I'll jump out of the window if you dare leave this room."Keegan froze, "I think you need to go to the hospital."Stella ignored him. She stared at the ceiling and said, after a long pause, "Keegan Kane, let me ask you again. Are you sure you want to cut ties with me?"Keegan curled his fingers slightly as he shifted his gaze away from her face. "I don't remember who you are," he said.Stella remained silent for a long time before she said coldly, "Get lost then. You can do whatever you want now."Her voice carried no emotion at all. From the moment he regained consciousness, that was the first time Stella had spoken to him in such a ton
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