Wenham's expression soured abruptly as he spoke with a trembling voice, "Never. I won't allow such a thing to happen again!"A heavy silence fell over everyone. Freesia's death had left an indelible mark on both families, and it remained a haunting memory for everyone on the call.Daryl intervened, "Let's respect Stella's wishes. In any case, it doesn't involve Darcie and Jaylene."Daryl's words were direct. Wenham appeared to want to respond, but he remained silent.Then, Daryl asked Leighton, who had just rejoined the call, to support Stella whenever possible.Stella found it amusing.Then, she thought to herself. 'Leighton is a superstar now. I'm worried his fans might track me down and confront me if they find out he has run errands for me.'Later that day, Trevor hurried back home and stayed there.As bedtime approached, he knocked on Stella's door.She was packing, though there wasn't much to pack. Despite moving back to the Saun residence, most of her belongings remaine
Stella pondered, 'Who could Trevor be referring to?'Although she had a vague idea of the person Trevor hinted at, as he hadn't specified, she refrained from probing further.After discussing work matters, Trevor glanced at her belly and inquired with a smile, "Have you chosen a name for the baby?"Returning the smile, Stella replied, "Not yet. Any suggestions?""Let me think. It should be something meaningful." An idea struck Trevor. "You're fond of mangoes, right? Let's nickname the baby 'Little Mango.'"Stella was left speechless.'Hmm. So much of a meaningful one.'"As for the full name, I'll debate it with Keegan once he regains his memory. Though I might have a slight edge in the debate," Trevor joked.Stella laughed. "If he hears this, he'll want to challenge you as soon as he remembers everything."Trevor laughed too. "I'll be waiting."After helping Stella pack, Trevor left her room. Walking with Stella to the door, they encountered Jaylene.Standing by her own door
It was a screenshot from Jaylene's Twitter account displaying a photo of herself and Keegan, accompanied by a flower emoji caption.Seeing the post, Stella realized that Keegan was indeed meeting Jaylene as she wore the dress Stella had chosen for her the day before. 'So, it's Keegan she's meeting after all.'Stella fumed inwardly, thinking, 'What nerve Keegan has, not informing me about this.'With a serious expression, she began typing several questioning messages to Keegan. However, she swiftly deleted them all.Walking back and forth in her room, she eventually composed a new message: [Bring flowers when you come to pick me up later.]Keegan was bewildered by the abrupt demand.Stella followed up: [No entry without them!]Keegan was left speechless.Meanwhile, Jaylene noticed Keegan's frown as he glanced at his phone and asked softly, "Keegan, who are you texting?"Keegan, without looking up, responded flatly, "A creditor."Before Jaylene could inquire further, the car ca
Keegan checked the time and replied, "Perhaps another day. I have something to do today.'Instantly, Jaylene looked disappointed.While she was still feeling down, Keegan unexpectedly inquired, "Do you... like flowers?"Jaylene paused, and her eyes immediately lit up. "I love them.""Would you like to come with me to see some?" Keegan asked once more.Looking into his eyes, Jaylene felt her heart racing."Y-Yes, of course...""Let's go," Keegan said, leading the way toward the elevators.Jaylene tightened her grip, trying to calm herself down, and followed him.Soon, Aldor drove them to the city's largest flower shop.Upon entering, the myriad scents of the flowers greeted them, prompting Jaylene to sneeze involuntarily.The truth was, she didn't actually like flowers.Having asthma, she often felt uncomfortable with the potent floral scents. Despite her job in the fragrance industry, she couldn't endure prolonged periods in the lab due to her health condition.She regulat
At that moment, Jaylene, Stella, and Keegan exchanged glances. Jaylene greeted Stella with a friendly smile, "Hey Stella, I thought you'd gone out."Stella remained silent, her expression cold."The outfit you chose for me today is perfect. Even Keegan said it looks good," Jaylene continued.Keegan's eyes flickered, but he stayed silent. 'Since when did I say that?'He recollected Jaylene talking about her dress when they got in the car. But Keegan hadn't been paying much attention. She had asked him a question, and he had just responded with, "Mhm."'Was that meant to be a compliment?' Keegan wondered.Stella glanced at him, her look seemingly colder, yet she wore a warm smile."So, you had a date with my fiancé. If I'd known earlier, I would've suggested the red dress. He's not a fan of overly elegant attire on women; he finds it dull and uninteresting," Stella remarked.Jaylene's expression stiffened. She had anticipated Stella to be upset and lose her composure.Aurora had
Stella stopped fiddling with the flower petals and questioned, "Why would I go back to Royalpark Villa with you?"Remembering the dismissive texts she had sent him on WhatsApp, Keegan explained, "The doctor recommended that I immerse myself in familiar surroundings and interactions to aid in recovering my memories. Given that we used to live together, being in that environment might help trigger my memories."Stella let out a derisive chuckle. "Why should I assist you? Remember, we're on the verge of ending our engagement."Keegan's eyes darkened, and after a prolonged gaze, he said, "What do you need me to do for you to help?"Stella smiled. "You'll need to compensate me."Keegan was left speechless. He hadn't anticipated that response.Jaylene, seemingly grasping the essence of their conversation, interjected, "Keegan, there are numerous methods to trigger your memory. You don't have to confine yourself to someone else's terms just to speed up the process."'Confine? That's a
Stella's words left Keegan speechless. 'How could she say that when she's carrying my child?'Jaylene's face went pale. "Stella, don't you think asking for that much is too much?"No matter how well Jaylene tried to conceal her feelings for Keegan, Stella's request managed to break through her defenses. If Keegan publicly declared no connection with Jaylene, it would clarify their relationship and put an end to any hopes she might have. It was reasonable for her to feel anxious.Stella explained calmly, "Jaylene, why get so upset? You said you don't have feelings for my fiancé. But considering his amnesia, you two spend a lot of time together. What if he starts to develop feelings for you?""Dad won't let him pursue you when he's already proposed to me. I asked Keegan to clear things up about our relationship to avoid any conflict. I don't want to upset my dad. He has high blood pressure; this situation would stress him out too much."Jaylene's lips trembled. She was furious. "Are
Keegan understood that Jaylene wasn't asking to be close friends; she wanted a romantic relationship with him.From the moment he woke up and encountered Jaylene, Keegan realized her intentions. He didn't have any romantic feelings for Jaylene, yet oddly, he found it difficult to outright reject her.Although he had indirectly rejected her, a nagging voice in his mind urged him to take back his words. 'That's not what Jaylene wanted to hear.'Suddenly, the sound of wind chimes interrupted Keegan's thoughts.Then he heard Jaylene speak in a hoarse voice, "Keegan, you know that's not what I meant. I like you..."Her eyes teared up as she spoke, and Keegan felt an instinct to reach out to comfort her, but before he could, Stella arrived."We can leave now."Keegan's mind cleared instantly, yet he didn't retract his hand. Instead, he gently patted Jaylene's shoulder and advised, "You should wear something warm. It's chilly outside."Jaylene's eyes grew even redder.With an express