Vermont chatted with Felicity for a while, gradually learning about what happened that night. He felt a sense of heaviness in his heart, and he reached out to pat her head. "You must take me with you next time. Your brother only bullies you because you're short. Let's see if he dares to do anything with me around."Felicity snorted, "Well, I did give him a shoulder throw. They should know that I'm—ouch!"...that I'm a powerful woman."Vermont held her up and whispered, "Stop talking. Just rest and save your energy."Felicity closed her eyes. "Coming to the hospital to roast my butt on New Year's is truly embarrassing.""At least it's not hemorrhoid surgery," Vermont chuckled."Get lost!"Vermont stood up and said, "I'll go get you some water.""Kay."Once Vermont left, he knocked his head and thought, 'Damn! She's so fair!'Meanwhile, Darcie had just finished cooking the pierogies when Keegan arrived.Trevor opened the door, saw Keegan, and gave him a once-over. "Did the gas
Stella chuckled, "Maybe next time. It takes a few hours for the gelatin to set. How about chicken noodle soup? We have some chicken soup left.""It's all the same if you're cooking. I look forward to tasting your creation," Marshall replied warmly.Keegan snorted and muttered, "He's both ignorant and fearless, hah."No one else heard what he said, as his voice was soft and the TV was blaring.However, Stella was standing behind him and vaguely caught something. So, she asked, "What did you say?"Keegan paused momentarily and said, "I said it lacks vinegar, seasoning, and taste."'Was that really what he said?' Stella pursed her lips and observed him for a few seconds before she headed to the kitchen.Since Marshall had spoken, she did not want to ruin his mood on New Year's Eve.Once Stella left, Jaylene took the opportunity to sit next to Keegan and poured him some tea.Marshall glanced at Keegan, who was eating with his head down. He did not display any particular reaction t
Jaylene handed Keegan a towel and said, "Here, wipe your hands."Keegan took it and thanked her.Jaylene stood by his side and admired his features. The closer they became, the more she liked him.She tightened her grip on her hands and whispered, "Keegan, is your recovery almost complete?"Keegan nodded.Jaylene bit her lip. "Are you... going to divorce Stella?"Keegan's movements did not pause. While wiping his hands, he said, "She's assisting me in recovering my memory. It's inappropriate to bring up the divorce now."Jaylene was taken aback. "I thought you..."She did not continue, but Keegan asked, "Thought I what?"Jaylene quickly lowered her eyes and shook her head. "It's nothing."Fortunately, Keegan did not press further. When he handed her the towel, he took something out of his pocket and gave it to her. Then, he said, "Happy New Year."Stella was on her way to the bathroom, and she overheard Keegan's words.She stopped in her tracks and observed the situation di
Keegan nodded. "The hairpin does look good."Stella was at a loss for words.'Jaylene was clearly asking if she looked good and not the hair accessory.'Jaylene, however, did not mind at all. In fact, she seemed delighted."Jaylene, did the police contact you recently?" Keegan casually inquired.Still immersed in the joy of Keegan giving her a gift for the very first time, Jaylene instinctively replied, "No. Why?""It's nothing," Keegan replied casually. "A few days ago, they came to ask me about the day of the incident. They asked me how I was rescued. I still don't have any memories of it, so I can't provide the police with useful clues. You found me alone that day, right?"Jaylene's fingers suddenly tightened. Without lifting her head, she replied, "I heard from the police that you were in the area, so I took a cab there. When I found you, you were already on the shore. So, I had the driver help me get you into the car.""You got the information from the police?" Keegan paus
Keegan pulled out a chair and sat next to Stella.Marshall chuckled, "That's just him being picky and not appreciating your cooking. It's clearly delicious."Stella gave him a thumbs up. "You got good taste!"Jaylene had initially planned to sit beside Keegan. But, before she could, Trevor cast a glance at her and asked, "Jaylene, what happened to your face?"Jaylene looked puzzled. "What's wrong?"Others turned their attention to her.Her makeup had been smudged. The foundation and contour on her face were uneven. She looked as though she had been in a fight.Darcie frowned. "Your makeup is ruined, and you didn't notice?"Trevor opened the camera app on his phone to show Jaylene her current appearance.Jaylene's expression turned ugly. She glared at Stella, gritted her teeth, and said, "Stella, my makeup is ruined. Why didn't you tell me earlier? Are you deliberately trying to embarrass me?"Stella was taken aback.With Keegan as her backing, Jaylene now dared to confront S
When Keegan offered to take care of Stella's drink, she immediately sensed Wenham and Trevor exhale with relief.Marshall chuckled, "We can call an Uber later. Come on. It's New Year's Eve."Keegan glanced at him and said, "Like you said, it's New Year's Eve. We should let the Uber drivers rest."Initially, this statement appeared logical. However, it revealed several discrepancies upon closer examination. Individuals seeking rest would not actively take ride orders, while those who were motivated to earn more income would likely welcome the opportunity.However, Keegan did not give Marshall time to react. He directly lifted the glass and finished it in one gulp.Stella sat nearby and watched without intervening.Upon seeing this, Marshall chuckled again and downed his glass as well.Stella picked up the bottle and poured everyone another round. "Make a toast to Marshall on my behalf. I wish him a successful career and a wonderful love life in the new year."Keegan looked at th
The baby in the photo was tiny and wrinkled. And, she was wrapped tightly in a blanket. Her skin was red, but it was clear that she was well-nourished in the womb. Even though she was just born, her face looked plump. Her eyes were closed, and she was sleeping soundly."Is this me?" Stella was genuinely surprised. "I can't recognize myself at all.""I can see it. Your mouth and brows resemble mine, and your eyes and hair resemble your mother's. Your nose is exactly the same as your mom's, too," said Wenham.Stella listened quietly to Wenham's description. She was particularly curious about how her father could tell they had similar eyebrows when it was almost nonexistent in the pictures."I think her eyebrows look more like The Mystic Duo," someone interjected.Everyone was taken aback.Stella's face darkened when she recalled that The Mystic Duo from a popular TV show had no eyebrows.Marshall and Trevor also caught on to the joke.However, Wenham did not understand. "What do
Keegan had never called Stella "Honey" let alone held her hand after his return. When he did so, Stella's heart pounded with a mix of emotions. 'It seems like he remembers me. But, why is he pretending like he doesn't?' Her mind was in turmoil.Keegan would not pretend not to remember her for no reason. There must be a reason behind his actions, but Stella could not discern what it might be.She realized if they stayed any longer, Keegan would undoubtedly reveal more than he intended in his intoxicated state.So, Stella claimed to feel a bit unwell and informed Wenham that she wanted to leave.Thinking that it was due to the discomfort caused by her pregnancy, Wenham expressed his concern. "You should rest upstairs for a while if you're not feeling well."Stella shook her head. "That's okay, dad. I just had too much to eat. Plus, Keegan's grandma called and urged us to go over there, so I can't stay."Before Wenham could respond, Marshall said, "How about we leave together? My co