Aldor spoke gently. "Ms. Saun, you didn't have to. It's my duty to take care of Mr. Kane since I'm on his payroll. I'm afraid that I don't deserve a gift for simply doing my job."Jaylene said, "Consider it a gift from me on behalf of Keegan. It's just a small gift. Nothing too expensive."Aurora could tell that Jaylene was trying to build rapport with Aldor. After some thought, she said, "Jaylene already said that it's for you, so just take it already. What? Your dignity is suddenly worth a fortune?"Aldor was speechless.'She's definitely just taking her anger out on me,' he thought to himself.Aldor stopped refusing after what Aurora said, so he thanked Jaylene and took the gift bag."Ms. Saun, Mr. Kane is done with his meeting. I'll take you to him.""I'll come too," Aurora stood up and said. "I have something to discuss with him. Jaylene, let's go."Jaylene's expression turned somewhat unpleasant. 'Guess I wasn't wrong about her being thoughtless, huh?'When they arrived
Fortunately, Stella did not fall.She heaved a sigh of relief. When she was about to stand up and apologize to the person, she heard a sardonic voice. "Are you trying to take advantage of me in this dark place?"Stella got goosebumps all over and immediately jumped up.Spencer leaned back in his seat and looked at Stella with a smile. "Miss, you're blocking my view," he said slowly.The audience in the back row shouted, "Don't just stand there. Sit down. The movie has already started."With a tense face, Stella opened her phone to check her seat number, but unfortunately, her seat was right next to Spencer's.Coco pulled Stella's hand and looked at her with a widened gaze. It was as though she was asking her why she was not sitting.Stella took a deep breath and sat Coco down between her and Spencer.The opening credits were over, and the movie had started. Stella could feel Spencer's piercing gaze on her without having to turn her head.Then, she calmly pulled her cap down.
In the movie, the stage lights shone on her face, while her entire body remained in the shadows as if it was trying to tell the audience something.The scene then rewound to thirty years ago, and it focused on the hands that poison the roommate.The hands were large with popping green veins, and there was a yellow female headband on the wrist. It was identical to the ones that the girls wore during their final dance on stage.Then, the movie ended abruptly.As for who the culprit was, the movie left it to the audience's speculation.The cliffhanger immediately made the audience discuss who the culprit was. Some said that it was Ralph, who was played by Leighton because the hands looked like they belonged to a man.Others thought that it was Georgia, who was portrayed by Stella because Stella's hands were not small in real life.Stella could not help but lower her head and glance at her hands.'Are they really that big? They're okay, I guess,' she thought to herself.However, t
Stella was dumbfounded.Seeing the puzzled look on her face, Spencer felt somewhat better. He was not a substitute as he had thought before.Before he could say anything more, Stella spoke, "No. Who gave you the confidence to think that you can be as handsome as Keegan?"Spencer's face instantly turned red in anger."Are you blind? How am I any less handsome than him? Not only that, but I'm also younger than him. The number of women swooning over me could populate a small country!"Stella could not help but laugh, "If you're so confident, why are you so desperate to compare yourself to Keegan in front of me? To me, no one in this world can be better than him. You're just embarrassing yourself here. Instead, you should just ask your girlfriend whether you or Keegan is more handsome. She'll undoubtedly choose you without hesitation. It's the same thing."Spencer snorted, "I just can't stand the fact that you think an old man like him is better than me!"Stella's eyelid twitched, "
Stella stroked her chin, realizing that Coco was actually very good at socializing.Spencer liked Coco very much. He took her hand and left the screening without saying anything to Stella. Stella could not stop them, so she got up and followed them.On the same floor of the cinema, there were many things for children to play with, such as claw machines and arcade games.Coco rarely came to a place like this. She found everything amusing, making her want to try everything.Stella took out her phone, intending to buy some tokens for the arcade games. However, just as she was about to pay, Spencer stopped her and beckoned a staff. After hearing what Spencer said, the staff nodded and quickly retrieved a stack of tokens.Stella was puzzled, "Do you own this place?"Spencer scoffed, "I paid for all your expenses even before I started making money; how could I let you spend on anything now?""I have a husband," Stella said."Just shut up," Spencer retorted.Stella kept quiet and sta
Stella felt a surge of panic. 'I'm dead meat if Keegan catches me hugging Spencer, especially right after we got our marriage license. I'd rather face death than his wrath. Why does every encounter with Spencer lead to trouble? He's like a bad omen!' she thought, her mind racing.Stella awkwardly pushed Spencer away and was about to call out to Keegan. But then her attention was diverted as her gaze darted toward him and Jaylene, who offered him a water bottle.Speechless, Stella's thoughts whirled, 'Great. We just got our marriage license, and here is Keegan, sneaking out to watch a movie with Jaylene. How's he going to explain this one?'Catching Keegan's intense stare, Jaylene turned and spotted Stella, who was inconspicuously close to a strikingly handsome man. "Stella?" she blurted out, turning to Keegan in disbelief. "That's Stella over there!"After her outburst, Jaylene scrutinized Keegan's expression closely. His face was a mask of cold indifference, his eyes gleaming with
Stella watched Jaylene, a mix of surprise and respect brewing inside her. Despite the harsh confrontation at the Saun residence, where Stella had slapped Jaylene, she still conversed calmly with Stella in front of Keegan. This was an unexpected show of tolerance.Stella knew Keegan was charming, so she did not understand his slow progress in extracting vital information from Jaylene. Her concern for his wellbeing grew. So, when Jaylene proposed they all dine together, Stella readily agreed, "Sure. We were planning to grab a bite anyway."However, Keegan declined, "I have to pass. Work's calling at the company."Their exchanged glances spoke volumes, both puzzled by the other's intentions.Stella offered a smile, "If you're tied up, don't let us hold you back. Spencer and I will keep Jaylene company."Keegan remained stoic, his thoughts wandering, 'Spence... I recall Vermont using nicknames for his high school girlfriend. Such terms are vague, yet so personal from those bygone days
Stella fought back her laughter, carefully avoiding Jaylene's gaze to maintain her composure. She found herself torn between amusement at Keegan's straightforwardness and bemusement at Jaylene's naivety.Having been a frequent visitor to the Kane residence, Stella was well aware of Keegan's deep affection for Coco. A wiser approach for Jaylene would have been to endear herself to Coco, as winning the child's heart was as crucial as winning over Keegan and his family. Competing with a child was, in Stella's eyes, a futile effort.Stella eyed Jaylene's carefully chosen attire, deducing her preference for Joplonese cuisine. Jaylene's self-consciousness was apparent. She always strived to present her best self to Keegan. Yet, Stella knew that perfection was not the key to a lasting relationship. It was about embracing each other's strengths and accepting their weaknesses.Keegan, who is experienced in dealing with various personalities, would likely be unimpressed with insincerity.Mea