Once Stella heard that, her hopeful feelings faded again. She gently asked, "So, it was just a one-time thing?"Corbin comforted her. "It's not certain. It's a good sign that her eyes moved. But I can't jump to conclusions based on one instance. Remember, she's been in a coma for a very long time. Keep watching her, and let us know if anything changes."Stella nodded and replied, "Thanks."After Corbin left, Stella sat by her mother's bedside and carefully looked at her for a long time.Before leaving, she offered some money to Zayla, but Zayla refused to take it. Stella insisted, "Please, just accept it. I don't visit often, and you're the one taking care of her here. It would make me feel bad if you don't take it. And if anything happens to my mom in the future, please let me know right away."Zayla accepted the money and reassured her, "I'll do that. It's my job."When Stella returned to the apartment, Felicity was still awake, scrolling through her WhatsApp group while the TV
"'Cause I believe in you! You'll be living in a big house with me. Just accept their invitation already!"Stella sighed, "I'll think about it. The recording starts next month, so we still have time."The next morning, Stella brought something with her to the Vinci Rivera Group to find someone.She'd been married to Keegan for more than three years but had never been to this building before. Now, surprisingly, she was here for a divorce.After fixing her shirt and taking a deep breath, she walked confidently into the building.The Vinci Rivera Group was the leading enterprise in Rivera, located in the busiest part of the city. The office building looked super high-tech from the outside and had become a famous landmark in Rivera. Inside, it was impressive with well-lit ceilings.With curiosity, she approached the front desk, asking, "Hey, can you tell me where the managing director's office is?"The receptionist, a young guy with a great voice, asked, "Do you have an appointment?"
Everyone stared at Keegan. He had been coughing for a long time and seemed unhappy.No one spoke, thinking Keegan didn't like what the marketing manager had said earlier.Keegan turned to Aldor and whispered something. Then, he turned back and said coldly, "Keep talking."Everyone felt relieved. Aldor left the conference room quietly.In the lobby downstairs, Stella sat on the couch, looking bored as she flipped through a magazine.Aldor approached her. "Madam, why didn't you call me before coming?"The receptionist was shocked. 'She's really Mrs. Kane! But why did Mr. Kane say he didn't know her?! Never mind that. The real problem is I took those pictures of Mrs. Kane just now!'His face went pale. He suddenly felt like he might lose his job and not get hired by top companies anymore. He wondered, 'What kind of game were they playing?'Stella put down the magazine. "I called you. But it looks like you were very busy, and you didn't hear my phone call."Clearly, Aldor knew tha
It was clear to Stella that Aldor was telling her that Keegan had not eaten yet and that him not in the mood to discuss anything was just another way to get back at her. It had been over a year since she last cooked for him.When Stella first married into the Kane family, she was really into Keegan. She didn't do voice acting back then, so she spent all her time following him around.Stella had tried hard to impress Keegan with her cooking. The problem was, she wasn't good at it. Even after a month of practice, her dishes were barely edible.But she didn't give up. She happily made lunch boxes for Keegan to take to work, and she still remembered what he said when he first tasted her proudest creation, "This is horrible." Despite his words, Stella kept going. The next day, she made another lunch box and gave it to him, saying, "I guarantee it'll taste delicious this time," but Keegan didn't bother responding.She spent the whole day wondering what he thought of her food. When Keegan
Stella was snapped back when she heard the cold voice. 'Ugh, he ruins the pretty picture I have of him every time he talks.'Stella went up to Keegan reluctantly and whispered, "Here's the white truffles. You promised, remember?"When Keegan heard that, his gaze shifted from the documents to her face. Her beauty was pleasing to the eyes; the same as she had always been. However, Keegan knew that it was all an act. She was no longer the obedient wife she used to be. Instead, she was feisty and would fight back when being provoked.Keegan leaned back and narrowed his eyes. "Oh? Did I promise you anything?"Stella was surprised he had forgotten. "You promised to help me deliver these truffles if I went to that luncheon with you!" She gritted her teeth and added, "You did say that, right?"Keegan replied as if he remembered, "Hmm, I guess I did."Stella felt a moment of relief, but it was short-lived as he continued, "However, upon further thought, I don't think it's right for me to
Stella was dumbfounded. 'Why didn't the sugar seal your mouth shut then, if I put too much sugar? Ugh, whatever. I should just put up with him since I'm the one who is asking him for something.'She smiled apologetically, and with a good attitude, she said, "Noted. I haven't been in the kitchen for a long time, so I must be getting rusty."Sure enough, Keegan's facial expression looked better after that.Stella then took the opportunity to say, "Mr. Kane, us having this divorce is like us getting married. We have to choose a date. You see, we got married on an unlucky day. As a result, our marriage didn't go well, and we couldn't make it to the end. So, we have to pick a good day to get divorced so that our previous marriage won't fetter us, and we will be able to find new love. I've checked the dates; the 21st, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, and 31st of this month are all good days to get divorced. Should we just pick one from all the days I just mentioned?""Every day is a good da
'Ugh, that's gonna be so embarrassing. Do I really want that?" Stella wondered to herself. 'I mean, it's pretty clear Keegan was cheating on me. If I stick around and some kid walks up to him, calling him "Daddy" one day, I'll be a laughingstock in Rivera.''I have to go through with this divorce, no matter what!' She's expression changed as she thought about it."Listen, Mr. Kane, your divorce will be a big deal for Rivera, won't it? If we just announce it without any warning, it'll affect the company's stocks and everything. That's not good, right?"Keegan asked, "What are you trying to say?""I mean, let's wait a year before announcing the divorce. That way, we can avoid some of the fallout. What do you think?" she said.Keegan stared at her without saying anything, looking upset.Stella's heart started beating fast. "Is that too long? Maybe we could announce it after eight months?" she whispered.Keegan's gaze turned cold.Stella said, "I-I think... six months is too short,
Keegan was in his office, looking out the window on the twelfth floor when Aldor knocked on the door. "Is she gone?" Keegan asked as he saw Aldor coming in. Aldor nodded. "Did she say anything?" Keegan asked again.Aldor didn't know what to say at first, but then Keegan said, "Well? Don't take forever. Tell me, did she say anything?"Aldor gulped and said in a low voice, "She asked me to apologize for not rinsing the beef liver earlier."Keegan froze. Although Stella actually did clean the liver before cooking it, she purposely told Aldor that to get back at Keegan for not keeping his promise.Her mood improved when she thought of how disgusted Keegan would be for eating the "unwashed" liver she had prepared. 'He probably wants to down some bleach right now,' she said to herself. However, her happiness did not last long, as joy turned into sadness when her Uber was rear-ended from behind.Stella was a bit scared of driving since the last time she got rear-ended on the overpass. So