"Keep going, what happened next?" Stella urged."It gets even crazier," Vermont continued. "He couldn't decide between that girl and the stand-in. Both women fought fiercely for him, and in the end, the girl accused the stand-in of drug use. After her reputation was destroyed, the stand-in disappeared."When the stand-in left, everyone assumed Ricky would reconcile with that girl, especially since their previous conflicts revolved around her. But Ricky remained passive, and the Adam family hinted that that girl would never be accepted. Within a few months, they even arranged for Ricky to meet Mrs. Chapman's eldest daughter."Over the years, Ricky's been causing trouble, disappointing the Adam family. They had hoped he'd continue the family line, but his drug abuse left him sterile. They planned for his father to carry on with the arrangement, but after the Chapman family incident, the marriage arrangement fell apart."But then the stand-in returned, and seeing how Ricky's mood chan
Stella's eye twitched.Did he have to show off like that?She was about to speak when Keegan chimed in, "Luck's on your side, but hitting that 0.5% chance for twins, like us, would be even better."Stella was rendered speechless. The snide remark on her mind suddenly felt out of place.Vermont's mouth twitched. "Keegan, can't you go one day without bragging?"Keegan earnestly replied, "I can’t."Vermont audibly ground his teeth, seething internally. When the time came, he’d make sure to have a daughter and snatch Keegan's son away, then repeat it again and again, relentlessly! He’d ensure that Keegan would not be able to have grandchildren! Let's see how smug he'd be then!Marshall didn't return after leaving his seat.Jaylene's injuries hadn't healed, so she didn't show up today. Trevor left after the press conference, and her dad was a no-show all day. Without a second thought, she knew he was furious.Stella sent her dad a few photos of good wine. "Dad, these are from Kee
Wenham was getting impatient.Trevor nonchalantly removed the previous emoji and handed the phone back to Wenham. When Wenham noticed the emoji was gone, he exclaimed, "How did it disappear?"Trevor replied, "Probably just a network delay."Wenham grumbled, "This app keeps getting worse with each update!"Trevor fell silent.Wenham held the phone, typing a response to his daughter while scolding Trevor, "From now on, don't send me so many weird emojis. One slip of the finger, and I end up clicking the wrong thing. If your sister sees them, it ruins my image in her eyes, you know?"Trevor pondered to himself; he wasn't sure if it affected his image, but surely she recognized his intelligence.Wenham hesitated, unsure of how to respond. He'd have to ask his son, whom he had to bribe with prepaid phone credit. "Trevor, how can I reply without upsetting Stella but still expressing my frustration with Keegan?"Trevor suggested, "Tell her that his mom sent medicine, and he sent wine.
Stella didn't see Wenham's reply until she got home, and it brought a mix of laughter and tears.With that response, Stella felt relieved. It meant her dad, though upset, was open to reconciliation.Regarding the customization, she figured it was all about pleasing the father-in-law; Keegan would make it happen.After replying to Wenham, she turned to Keegan lying on the bed.With Aldor and the others' help, his suit was off. His tie hung loosely around his chest, and the top two buttons of his shirt were undone, revealing a flush.His glasses still perched on his nose, his sharp features softened.Stella leaned over and whispered, "Keegan, honey..."Keegan, a bit annoyed, buried his head deeper into the pillow. His Adam's apple protruded, inadvertently enticing.Stella reached for his glasses, gently stroking his forehead. "Honey, get up, shower, then sleep. I can't move you."Keegan groggily opened his eyes, gazing at the blurry figure. Suddenly, he hugged her, planting a ki
Keegan settled into silence, gently reaching out to touch his face, her palm moist with tears.That evening, after the successful conclusion of the press conference, they huddled together, crying for a long while.Aurora Kane crouched outside the master bedroom, ultimately lacking the courage to knock on the door.Her phone buzzed incessantly, Dahlia's messages flooding in one after the other, "Aurora, have you spoken to your brother?""I was deceived by your uncle. Family ties run deep. Of course, I can tell the difference. I can't bear to see your grandfather's legacy being tarnished like this."I never intended to cut ties with Keegan. He's my son. How could I abandon him? Stella tricked me into writing that severance letter. I knew it held no legal weight when I signed it. Who knew she'd pull a stunt like this!"Aurora, ignore the online chatter. Keegan is my flesh and blood. How could I not care for him? It's just that he's been under your grandmother's influence for too lon
The new product launch event by the Vinci Rivera Group was a massive success, with products selling out during pre-orders and Luna's test videos racking up over a billion views overnight across various platforms.Following the event, Keegan gained widespread recognition.In just three days, his Facebook fanbase soared past twenty million, and the comments section was flooded with fans addressing him as "husband," regardless of gender.Whether it was fans urging for pre-order times or asking him to post on Facebook, the demand was constant.When Keegan didn't post on Facebook as expected, some netizens started digging and stumbled upon the daily activities of Married Bachelor.Long-time followers of Married Bachelor and newcomers drawn to Keegan suddenly noticed that their Facebook posts had identical writing styles and punctuation usage. They also discovered that Married Bachelor and Keegan used the same model of phone for posting on Facebook, and even their IP addresses for posts
Stella felt a pang of guilt and replied, "I didn't mean to blame you. I was just asking."Keegan responded, "The tone of your question was really hurtful. Even now, I still feel uncomfortable reading those words."Stella was rendered speechless.Keegan wasn't just sharp in learning, but also good with words. However, he seemed to have forgotten who his opponent was.Feeling deeply sorry, Stella said, "What should we do? It's been over two minutes, so I can't take it back. Why don't you just delete me? Then, you won't have to see those words and feel bad."There was silence from Keegan for a while, perhaps taken aback by her suggestion.Stella asked, "Are you going to delete me?"Keegan was quiet.Stella pleaded, "Please, delete me. I don't want you to be upset!"They exchanged several messages until Keegan finally couldn't bear it and said, "Honey, I was wrong."Stella replied, "You were just trying to show affection. What's wrong with that? It's me who's wrong, making a fuss
Wren seemed a bit bashful, clasping her hands as she spoke in a subdued tone, "This is the medical bill for my grandmother's treatment at the hospital. Ms. Lark arranged to cover it for me earlier. It's a hundred thousand, and the password is six zeros."Stella didn't reply immediately. Instead, she set down her pen and inquired, "Where did you get the money from?"Wren remained silent.Stella calmly stated, "If this money wasn't obtained through legal means, even if I accept it, it would still need to be returned."Wren hurriedly responded, "It's nothing illegal. I applied for a consumer loan from the company."One of the perks at Caline was a consumer loan with a very low interest rate, approximately around three percent for three years.However low the interest rate might be, it still needed to be repaid, and Wren was already under significant financial pressure, making it worse.Stella lightly ran her fingers over the mouse on the desk and suddenly asked, "Are you afraid tha
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