Stella got up, but before she could say anything, Dahlia grabbed her arm, looking furious. "Was this you? Did you have Aurora hurt? Tell me!"Stella looked confused. "Dahlia, what are you talking about? What happened to Aurora?""Stop acting!" Dahlia thought of Aurora's hurt face and raised her hand to slap Stella.Arthur was mad. He pounded the bed and yelled, "Don't you dare!"Stella braced herself for the slap, but someone grabbed her wrist and pulled her away. The slap missed her and hit Keegan on the chin instead.Dahlia's nails scratched Keegan, leaving red marks on his face.Stella looked straight at Keegan, her fingers clenching tight.Keegan touched his cheek and glared at Dahlia. "Had enough? If you're done, let's go outside and talk!"Dahlia looked even angrier. She didn't expect Keegan to take the hit for Stella. She would've been less mad if he'd just stopped her.One of the cops stepped in to calm things down. "Ms. Crosby, please relax. We'll find out who's respo
Dahlia was clearly frustrated as she saw the police preparing to leave without taking any action. "You're just going to leave without finding out what happened? Without arresting anyone?""We understand you're upset and want justice. But we can't arrest someone based on a hunch. Rest assured, we'll keep investigating, and we'll let you know if there are any updates," one of the officers said.Dahlia was having none of it. "You people are useless!"The cops' faces tightened. "Please watch what you're saying."Dahlia shot one last glare at Stella before storming out of the room.Stella stepped forward. "I apologize for my mother-in-law. She's just really worried. I'll walk you out."The cops thought to themselves, 'She seems calm and polite. Not at all like how her mother-in-law described her.''And who would even think of such a twisted way to hurt someone?'As they rode the elevator down, one of the officers had an epiphany. "Wait a minute, isn't she the actress from that show
"But he was too late. I messed with the security video already." Xavier stopped for a sec. "Mr. Kane thought you did it?"Trevor loosened his tie. "Keegan's no fool. I spoke up for Stella. How could he not be suspicious? He'd for sure go look at the security video once he knew Aurora got hurt.""Mr. Kane didn't want to look at the video. He wanted to get rid of it, like we did," Xavier said.Trevor froze. After a bit, he asked, "You sure he wanted to delete the video?""My info's solid."Trevor let out a quiet laugh after thinking it over. "Interesting.""Mr. Saun, it's easy to mess with the store's security video. But we can't change the public cameras. If Mr. Kane keeps looking, he'll see our car where his sister had trouble.""It's fine if he sees it," Trevor said, not worried. "We didn't do anything."They didn't do anything, but they also didn't help Aurora.After taking Stella back to the hospital last night, they just left.When Aurora woke up, she ran out of the old r
After that event, the six kids had a hard time. Trevor's actions messed them up mentally. And when everyone learned they stole Jaylene's medicine, almost killing her, they became outcasts at school.Within a year, all six had switched schools.Xavier remembered that day well because he saw Trevor hang the kids from the top floor before pushing them.So, later, when Xavier went for a job interview and realized Trevor was the boss, he wanted to grab his resume and get out of there.Trevor wasn't as nice as he looked, especially when it came to Jaylene. He was super protective of her.He's chilled out some in recent years. If this were back then, Aurora would be in a lot more pain for hurting Jaylene.'Instead of saying he helped Mrs. Kane yesterday, it's more like he used her to get back at Aurora.'And Mrs. Kane looked so gentle. But she could actually think of such a ruthless move. Come to think of it, she does have something in common with Trevor to a certain extent. It's their
Trevor froze for a moment. He quietly said, "Those roses have been there a long time. Their roots are deep. It's hard to get rid of them. It's not worth all the work.""Okay, I'll tell Mom and Dad.""Sounds good. Let them know."After hanging up, Trevor quickly looked at some papers again before setting them aside.Trevor and his mom had planted those roses together.The roses had bloomed and faded over the years. But now, his mom couldn't see them anymore.When Keegan walked back into the room, Arthur was asleep.Stella was in a chair, half-asleep and looking worn out.She woke up when Keegan entered.She looked at him with cold eyes."Come out," Keegan said.Stella stood up, grabbed her jacket, and left with him.They didn't talk until they got in the car. "Where were you really last night?" Keegan asked."I was with Mr. Saun. Didn't you hear?""Do you know how good the police's cameras are?" Keegan asked.Stella looked at him, calm. "How good?"Keegan's eyes were dar
Stella had a worry in her mind: Keegan might be furious. They were used to doting on Aurora, and she knew it. 'How could he ever forgive me for hurting his beloved sister like this?'However, Keegan didn't say a word. They stayed silent for a while before finally saying, "Go home. Great-grandpa wants some chicken soup."Stella was taken aback, her words caught in her throat. She remained speechless. The incident with Aurora didn't become common knowledge. It was unclear if the Kane family intentionally kept it quiet. Even though Stella had been tied up and only hurt once, it wasn't enough to convince everyone. There might have been more to it, perhaps even harassment. The future of the situation was uncertain, and so the Kane family kept it hushed.As for the police, they couldn't make much progress either. Initially, they treated it as a typical assault case, but their investigation was constantly hindered. First, the surveillance footage was tampered with. Then, they found out tha
Aurora couldn't eat because of the pain in her mouth. Frustrated, she tossed her utensils to the floor. The housemaid hurriedly knelt down to clean up the mess. However, Aurora's anger escalated, and she threw a glass cup near the housemaid's feet.The glass shattered, cutting the housemaid's hand, and she began to bleed."Get out of here! Leave me alone!" Aurora yelled, clutching her cheeks in pain after her outburst.Dahlia scolded her, asking, "Why are you taking your anger out on the housemaid?" Then she turned to the injured housemaid. "Stop cleaning and tend to your injury first."The housemaid nodded and left the room. Dahlia prepared another bowl of porridge and handed it to Aurora. "This one is a bit cooler. Try to eat it slowly."Aurora had been struggling to eat due to the mouth injuries she had sustained over the past few days. Her body had become noticeably thinner, and her complexion had worsened. Along with the constant pain, her already irritable temperament had be
Felicity immediately expressed her discontent, saying, "I haven't experienced the joys of being a woman, and you're suggesting I have a sex change? Even if I were considering it, I'd do it after experiencing intimacy with a man."Stella was left speechless. 'Why did I entertain Felicity's nonsensical conversation?' She had originally intended to get a number while they waited, hoping it would speed up their hospital visit.As it turned out, there was a substantial queue of people waiting to see the breast surgeon. Many women, around the same age as Felicity, were also waiting. It was unclear if it was due to the increased pressure on women in today's society, but Stella had noticed that breast cancer was affecting younger and younger individuals.Stella had considered turning to comfort Felicity, but the girl was already engrossed in playing games on her phone. Stella's lips twitched. "Aren't you worried about the possibility of having breast cancer?"Felicity did not even raise he
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