Chapter 2335

"Stella."

Keegan turned to look at her, his throat tightening as he struggled for words. "When did you order it?"

"Probably when you stayed up half the night, sneaking into the storage room to check on the 'ugly thing'," Stella smirked. "I thought to myself, poor thing, like a little puppy. So, I thought I'd pamper you."

Keegan chuckled, but tears welled up in his eyes.

He reached out and hugged Stella tightly, remaining silent for a long time, though Stella could feel him trembling slightly.

She gently patted his back, lightening the mood. "You don't have to be so touched. I used your money, remember? DC is such an old fox; he asked for an exorbitant price."

Keegan was speechless.

After the emotional moment, Stella spoke softly, "Back then, when your mom said the thing was broken by me, did you ever doubt me?"

In reality, it was Dahlia who first told Keegan about the "ugly thing" being smashed, but according to Dahlia, Stella was the culprit.

Keegan didn't pursue the matter t