Coco's eyes lit up, "Really?"Aldor chimed in from the side, "Mr. Kane never lies."Coco immediately rolled her eyes."Every time Aunt Stella calls while he's visiting me, he says he's at his office. Isn't he lying?"Aldor was at a loss for words.'This child can't be easily deceived,' he thought."You're constantly hiding me and keeping me a secret; am I your illegitimate daughter?"Keegan glanced at her, "My daughter wouldn't look this ugly."Coco was speechless.The hospital staff could not help but laugh when they heard the two's conversation.'I've done so many surgeries in the past, but it's my first time seeing such a witty pair of father and daughter,' they thought."Mr. Kane, this wristband is for you. Recently, the hospital has been restricting the access of personnel. If you wear this to the hospital, you won't be stopped from seeing your daughter."Keegan took the wristband and emphasized, "We're not father and daughter.""Huh?"Coco chimed in, "My dad isn't a
The girl was dressed in a young-looking manner and had her hair in a ponytail. She looked in her early 20s at most.Keegan asked, "What did the doctor say?""The doctor said they'll rerun the test after she has a meal and see what her blood sugar levels are like tomorrow morning when she has an empty stomach."The girl paused before she continued, "She doesn't seem like she has any energy right now."Keegan initially wanted to send her away. However, when he thought of the surgery that was in two days, he frowned and got up."Let's go. Take me to see her," he said.As soon as Keegan left, Coco pouted and said, "That bitch is capping again. Every time she shows up, it's either her head or her brain hurts."Aldor chuckled, "Where'd you learn those words?"Coco snorted, "I use social media too, okay? I don't even know what her fans like about her; she's so fake.""She might be the person who'll save your life; you dislike her that much?""That's because Uncle Keegan is a silly,
Stella turned ghostly pale. She asked in a low voice, "Is this Albert's intention?"Hylda laughed, "My intentions are his intentions. Otherwise, why did he hand me his phone? Naturally, your father is still soft-hearted; he's willing to reconcile with you and pay for Rainee's medical expenses based on the prerequisite that you'll hand over all of the evidence you have and never bring up this matter. Don't tell me whatever you have is useless. Even if they are, do you think the Kane family wouldn't mind if you got your father in trouble? Would they still want you? Wake up. It's been many years since the matter, and your parents are divorced. What's the point of you constantly pursuing the matter? If you ask me, I say the matter ends here. Everyone will continue to live peacefully; you'll be the wife of a rich family, and your mother can continue her life support. What do you say?"Hylda's tone was the most hated relative's tone when one went home for New Year's; it reeked of dignified
The phone rang for a while, but nobody answered. Stella hung up the phone. She pursed her lips and called Keegan's number again. However, a woman's cold, robotic voice sounded on the other end."Sorry, the number you are calling is currently busy. Please call again after this..."Stella hung up the phone and threw it aside. Then, she leaned into the chair, stretched her hand, and covered her eyes.'Keegan Kane, why are you never by my side whenever I need you the most?' she thought.In Alodale, Keegan inexplicably jolted awake from his dream. He opened his eyes and looked at the ceiling above. He heard breathing sounds come from Aldor, who was lying in the chair beside him.Keegan stunned. After a while, he suddenly remembered where he was.Earlier, he suddenly dreamed of a multi-car pile-up incident at the North of Rivera City Route 3 Loop flyover two months ago. He saw Stella driving on the flyover with cars in front and behind her. She was sandwiched between the cars while wai
"I've already urged them once during the day, and they're already rushing to finish it. They said it'll be finished in the next two days, so it'll definitely be done before we leave Alodale."'Mr. Kane isn't sleeping at this hour and thinking about this? Recently, he's been so occupied with love that he isn't thinking straight. It's like he's been much more attentive toward Mrs. Kane ever since he learned about her car accident at the flyover. I've worked for Mr. Kane for many years, so I know he's a slow-to-warm-up and cold person. He actually barely even cares or pays attention to Dahlia, the person who birthed him.However, he'd remember what Mrs. Kane said, even if it were just a casual remark. For example, the 3-million-dollar bag, the earrings that were lost at the ball, and now, this expensive necklace. In terms of money, Mr. Kane goes as far as spoiling Mrs. Kane. He is someone who doesn't speak but acts. On the other hand, Mrs. Kane is a sweet talker. In summary, a beautiful
However, the machine beeped after the card got swiped.The staff member said, "Your card got frozen."Stella paled slightly. Then, she took out a different card."This one's also frozen."Stella took out her third card, fourth card... When she finally tried all of her cards, her expression had completely darkened.All of the accounts under her name had gotten frozen by the bank.'Is this Keegan's doing? No. If it were Keegan, he'd only freeze his sub-cards. Why would he freeze my own cards? Then, who is it? Who has this ability?' she wondered.Stella racked her brain and set the target on Dahlia."Are you paying or not? Hurry up."The dependents of other patients who were queuing behind her again urged her. Stella hurriedly apologized."Sorry."Then, she grabbed her cards off the desk and went aside. Stella first called the few banks where she applied for her cards.They gave her vague answers and said someone took relevant procedures and applied for an asset freeze. Howeve
In an instant, the blood drained from Stella's face. She trembled as she held the phone."I'll be there immediately. Call for the doctor first," she said in a slightly trembling voice while playing calm.Rainee's blood pressure dropped rapidly, and her heart rate slowed. Her pupils also showed signs of expansion, which was a really bad sign. After the doctor gave her a checkup, they began giving her injections.The veins on Rainee's hands were incredibly obvious. The walls of her blood vessels were practically sticking together. The nurse failed a few times, trying to stick in the indwelling needle.Stella felt her heart quiver as she watched Rainee's puncture-mark-filled hand. Shortly after, she was wheeled into the operating room.The head nurse brought Stella a consent and waiver of liability and asked her to sign it. Stella's hand trembled as she held the pen. After a while, she finally signed her name crookedly. The nurse took the papers and said, "Quickly go downstairs and p
Felicity did not even have the time to lament her mother's sudden generosity. She hurriedly took the money and went to the hospital to look for Stella.After Stella got Felicity's call, she waited at the hospital entrance. The moment Felicity got out of the car, she saw Stella's frail figure.Her eyes were bloodshot, while her lips were a little paled. Even her usually rosy cheeks were now so pale they were almost translucent. Felicity quickly grabbed Stella and got straight to the point."I brought the money. Go pay the bill first."After Stella transferred money into the account, she brought Felicity upstairs.On the way there, she did not speak. It was as if she had cried out all of her vulnerability when she cried helplessly on the phone. Right now, all that was left was a firm iron wall.In the waiting room, Felicity handed Stella a bottle of water."How long has it been since your mother went in?'Stella took the bottle."Probably 40 to 50 minutes.""It'll be fine. Your
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