Stella's expression immediately changed. "You useless thing! My average cost has been raised to six dollars now! How can I show off my thriftiness to Keegan?"Keegan was speechless.He cleared his throat softly, and Stella stopped, quickly hiding the cup behind her back.Keegan looked at the broken pieces on the floor and suggested, "Why not just sit on the floor? I can still see them."Stella froze.She angrily brought her hand from behind her back, glaring at Keegan. "Why didn't I hear you coming up? Are you trying to scare me?"Keegan glanced at the door, which had finally stopped swinging after he had pushed it, and remarked, "My bad, next time I'll just tear the door down."His comment left Stella completely speechless. She cursed in her mind, 'What an asshole!'Ignoring him, Stella grabbed another cup, determined to give it another try.Keegan approached and crouched down. "What are you doing?""Isn't it obvious? I'm drilling the cup."Stella marked the bottom of the c
Keegan stared at the leaves for a while before saying, "It's not symmetrical."Then, with a gentle flick of his finger, he made one leaf fall off. Satisfied, he remarked, "There, that looks better."'I'm going to kill him!' Stella seethed inwardly.She gritted her teeth and swiftly reclaimed her cherished plant. "You're such a troublemaker!" she snapped.Keegan grabbed her hand. "It's getting late. Maria can help you out tomorrow.""Maria doesn't really know how. She just waters them, but some flowers don't need much water. I haven't been here for a while, and many of my flowers died. I can't just leave them alone."Gently cradling the potted succulent, she turned to Keegan with a smile. "Do you think it's beautiful?"Keegan found himself ensnared in her sparkling eyes.Stella did not have any makeup on, revealing smooth skin, and her disheveled hair cascaded gently around her ears.In the breeze, her hair danced, and her long lashes fluttered slightly. Keegan couldn't help bu
As soon as Aurora entered the room, she overheard Dahlia speaking in a hushed tone, looking nervous as she held her phone, engaged in a conversation.What Dahlia had said left Aurora deeply shocked."Are you saying Cordelia knows about it too? No wonder she immediately agreed with Stella staying in the Royalpark Villa!"Calm down? How can I calm down? It's easy for you to say! If Keegan remembers what happened, I'll be the first person he kicks out of this house!"She's been taking that medicine for so long, why can she still get pregnant?"Absolutely not!"We can't let the baby stay. Keegan would never allow her to live in the Royalpark Villa without the baby. I'll have nothing to worry about as long as he can't remember what happened."Aurora's face turned pale. She tightly gripped the glass to prevent her hands from trembling.However, the sound of the door closing caught Dahlia's attention, causing her to abruptly end the call. Upon seeing Aurora, she breathed a sigh of rel
"Okay," Aurora murmured, lowering her head.Dahlia gestured dismissively. "You should go back and get some sleep."However, Aurora remained rooted to the spot. Instead, she asked Dahlia, "Mom, is Stella pregnant?"The look on Dahlia's face changed as she spoke in a serious tone, "What did you hear?""I couldn't catch everything. I just heard you mention her being pregnant," Aurora inquired softly. "Is it true?"Dahlia had raised Aurora from infancy, and Keegan had once locked her up for a few days because of Stella. Considering the deep-seated conflict between them, Dahlia seemed to believe there was nothing she couldn't share with Aurora."Your brother was previously planning a divorce," Dahlia disclosed, "but suddenly brought her back to the Royalpark Villa, claiming he needed her assistance."Even Cordelia hired a nutritionist to take care of them. I suspected something was amiss and had your uncle investigate."Turns out, your brother lied about why he wanted her to stay. T
After all, in high-society families, the collective interest of every member always came first.As Dahlia thought about that, her expression relaxed. "Alright then. Find a reason to move into the Royalpark Villa and seek the right moment. Also..."Dahlia lowered her voice as she continued, "Keep a close eye on Keegan and Stella. See if he really treats her coldly as rumored.""I got it," Aurora affirmed.Dahlia picked up the glass of collagen drink from the table and handed it to Aurora, instructing, "Drink it."Staying there longer will make Stella drop her guard. It's crucial that no one suspects your involvement."Aurora took a sip of the collagen drink and asked, "Mom, is it true that Jackson is unrelated to Keegan's case?"Dahlia paused momentarily before saying with a cold expression, "Would the police release him if he were involved? Stella is the sole reason Keegan was kidnapped. If she hadn't interfered with Marshall, the kidnappers wouldn't have mistaken Keegan for him
Aurora halted for a moment, then asserted, "Maria, are you thinking straight? Every room in this house belongs to my brother. Who is she to have a room here?"She pointed at the room as she spoke, "Throw her things out now.""Where will Ms. Hall stay if you stay here?"Aurora started to get impatient. "What do I care? That's none of my business!"Maria looked at her before shifting her gaze to Stella. "Ms. Hall... I..."Stella was surprisingly calm as she said flatly, "Maria, help me pack my things up. I'll go out to make a call.""Okay," Maria responded. Then, Stella went outside with her phone to call Keegan.Keegan was en route to the meeting room when he noticed Stella's call. He paused and informed Aldor, "You head in first. I need to take this call."Aldor acknowledged and proceeded ahead.Stepping aside to a quieter area, Keegan answered the call. Stella's voice emerged from the other end, "Keegan, did you invite Aurora to stay in your house?"Keegan furrowed his brow.
As Stella and Aurora heard the door open, both turned their heads toward the entrance."Hi, Keegan," Aurora greeted.Stella couldn't help but notice a hint of relief in Aurora's tone.'What's she so tense about? Is she worried I might confront her without Keegan around?'Keegan hung up his coat and asked, "What brings you here?""Grandma said Stella came here to aid in your memory recovery. Why didn't you inform me? We've grown up together, and shouldn't I be spending more time with you? That way, you might recover faster. That's why I came here," Aurora explained.Keegan furrowed his brows. "Did Grandma request you to come?"Aurora pouted. "No, I came on my own.""Go back. There's nothing for you to do here," Keegan insisted.Aurora grew upset. "If Stella can be here, why can't I? I don't care; I'm not leaving. I want to help you."Keegan countered, "What can you help me with? This is not—""Not what?" Aurora interjected.Keegan paused momentarily before continuing, "This
"Let me stay and help you. I won't cause you any trouble," Aurora said.Keegan looked at her with his deep gaze. After a long pause, he said, "I promise you. Can you come down now?"With shaking legs, Aurora sat on the railing. Keegan got worried again. "I've already promised you. What else do you want?"Aurora's face turned pale as she said in a hoarse voice, "I can't climb back in..."Keegan and Stella were both left speechless.After getting Aurora down, Keegan scolded her for a long time.Stella stood on the side, silently observing everything.She figured that if Keegan had been stricter with Aurora when she was younger, maybe she wouldn't have acted this way.In the end, Aurora still stayed there.After she went back to her room, Keegan explained to Stella, "It's too late today. I'll have someone send her back tomorrow.""It's okay. She's just worried about you. Let her stay here if she wants."Stella was unexpectedly understanding.Keegan was also a little confused b
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