Jaylene dismissed Aurora's claims, finding them more reflective of Dahlia's opinions of Stella.She smiled and commented, "You're reading too much into it. Stella genuinely cares about Keegan's well-being. Growing up in the Jewell family, surrounded by individuals like Albert, whose character is questionable, may have shaped her demeanor. And Keegan, well, he's quite straightforward. Disagreements are bound to happen."Aurora scoffed at the mention of the Jewell family. "She certainly learned a lot from Albert's never-ending greed."Without delving deeper into the conversation, Jaylene asked, "Aurora, I heard you're living in Keegan's house now. Is that true?"Aurora nodded. "If Stella can help my brother regain his memory, then so can I. If she's living there, I'll be there too. I need to keep a close watch on her and prevent any chance of her trying to reignite old feelings with my brother."Jaylene chuckled, "You're such a child."Aurora took her hand and said, "Jaylene, while
Felicity couldn't help but laugh at Vermont's exaggerated tone and murmured, "Lackey!"Meanwhile, Stella was at Royalpark Villa, slicing meat while scrolling through Jaylene's social media photos. Her cuts were deliberate and precise.The rhythmic chopping sounds emanating from the kitchen disrupted Maria, who was ready to turn in. She got up and knocked on the door, "Ma'am, why are you in the kitchen at this hour?"Stella turned around with a knife in her hand and smiled, "Sorry, Maria. Keegan mentioned he wanted dumplings in the morning. Since I couldn't sleep, I thought I'd prepare the filling. Did I disturb you?"Although Stella was smiling, there was no joy reflected in her eyes. Holding the knife, she appeared unsettling.Maria stammered, "N-Not at all. Uh— There's a meat grinder in the cabinet. Do you want me to get it for you?""That's alright. Thanks. Hand-chopped meat tastes better.""Okay, then. I'll be heading to bed now."Stella nodded. "Good night."Maria put her
The figure on the couch remained unresponsive. Stella decided to undo the remaining buttons without hesitation.Keegan's chest was red; it seemed he was genuinely under the influence of alcohol."Keegan?" Stella called his name again, "Do you remember what I told you the day you picked me up?"As she spoke, the knife had slid down to his belt. Keegan's body stiffened momentarily.The chilly blade gently tapped his lower abdomen while Stella wiped the thin sweat from his forehead.She exhaled and said, "With your excellent memory, you shouldn't have forgotten, right?"Keegan tensed all over, and a particular phrase crossed his mind, "Regardless of whether you can recover your memory in the future if you have any involvement with Jaylene, I'll make sure you can never have children."Feeling the blade sliding downward, he tensed even more."Are you really drunk?" Stella frowned, reaching out to touch his face. "How much did you drink?"She set the knife aside and sat next to Keeg
Despite claiming to have lost his memories, Keegan was still a good kisser. Within moments, he left Stella completely weak, her eyes filled with tears."Feeling like cursing, still?" Keegan's nose brushed against hers, their breaths merging.Although Stella felt powerless, she refused to concede defeat. "You jerk!"Keegan chuckled, and his chest vibrated slightly, his eyes radiating an irresistible tenderness.Stella's heart raced as she clenched her fists. "What's the meaning of this?" she asked in a stern voice, referring to the kiss.Keegan glanced at her and replied, "Didn't you mention wanting to build a connection with me?"Stella felt stunned. She clenched her jaw and persisted, "And you thought kissing me was the way to do that?"Keegan reached out and lightly rested his hand on her lower abdomen. "Considering we already have a child together, I thought we could move forward a bit quicker."Stella gritted her teeth, "So, following your logic, should we jump straight int
Keegan was stunned to hear that Stella was drinking vinegar.Stella slid a cup toward him and said, "Try it. The vinegar arrived last night. Go on and see if it has the right kick."Keegan waved it off. "You enjoy."Stella smirked and brought it to her lips, taking a sip.Since her pregnancy, her palate had evolved, steering away from the spiciness she once favored to a penchant for sweet and sour flavors. However, her doctor recommended she cut back on sweet treats to ensure a healthy weight for the baby.Hence, Cordelia had a friend make some homemade fruit vinegar that carried a subtle sweetness and a strong fruity fragrance. Stella tried it for the first time today, and it suits her tastebuds perfectly.As Keegan finished putting on his shoes, Stella called out to him once more, "My brother is returning tomorrow."Keegan halted, asking, "What time is he arriving?""He mentioned catching a flight tonight and reaching tomorrow morning. He said he'd get in touch with me before
Leighton had had another argument with his father, and what made matters worse was that it all happened on his birthday. They didn't even enjoy the cake that day. Leighton just left.Following the disagreement, Leighton not only blocked Daryl on WhatsApp but also on his social media.Left with no choice, Daryl sought information from Stella indirectly.Concerned about the tension between the father and son, Stella reached out to Leighton.She learned he was attending a roadshow for Motives for Murder that day, conveniently near her. Seeing an opportunity to mediate and alleviate the father-son conflict, Stella decided to go there.As Stella headed upstairs, she overheard Aurora conversing on the terrace. She thought about the strawberry pudding from last night that she hadn't given to Aurora.Planning to inform her about it, Stella approached and overheard Aurora saying, "I found an opportunity, too, but I can't make it too obvious. You know how cunning Stella can be. If I'm too
"Stella, I'm about to board the plane now. I should arrive around ten tomorrow morning. I've checked in some luggage, and you'll see the rest when I get back," Trevor's voice fought against the wind, clearly audible through the phone."Alright, have a safe flight. I'll be there to pick you up tomorrow," Stella responded warmly.Trevor hesitated for a moment before calling her name, "Stella...""What is it, Trevor?" Stella sensed there was something he wanted to share. However, after a brief pause, he decided, "Let's talk about it when I'm there. It's not the best moment for it over the phone.""Okay."Stella ended the call and tightened her grip on the steering wheel. She anticipated that Trevor might have uncovered some details from the past, but the extent remained unknown."Oh my God!" Felicity suddenly exclaimed.Stella was startled. "What?!"Felicity hit her forehead and said, "I forgot to block my mom! She just liked my latest tweet.""What did you post that's so scandal
Not long after, Stella finally arrived at the Motives for Murder roadshow. Felicity and Stella sat in the corner of the audience, watching as the host invited the creative team onto the stage one by one.Nicole, the other main actors, and the director came on stage first. After a brief introduction, Leighton made his entrance.Perhaps due to some prior engagement, he arrived looking slightly disheveled, but his popularity was undeniable. The moment he stepped on stage, a wave of excitement swept through the audience, mostly comprised of his fans.Stella and Felicity found themselves amidst the cheers, nearly deafened by the fans' screams.Leighton was dressed in a black suit with a white undershirt. He had broad shoulders and long legs. Standing there, he looked unbelievably handsome.During promotional roadshows, interviews usually revolved around movie-related topics, followed by some fan interactive segments.Leighton's top-tier status as an idol wasn't just about his looks; i