"Like who?" Jaylene asked as she walked down the stairs. She wore a beige cotton dress with a high ponytail, shuffling down in slippers. Jaylene had poor health at birth and grew slower than people of her same age. But, she looked perfectly fine after years of pampering by the Saun family. She had a slender figure. Her facial features were not striking, but they were not bland either. She was quite attractive even without her makeup.Trevor stood up and asked, "Are you done with your drawings?""Not yet. I heard both of you talking, so I came down to take a look," Jaylene replied. She then saw the lunch box on the table and exclaimed with delight, "What food did you bring back this time?"Without waiting for Trevor's reply, she opened the lunch box. Her slender eyebrows narrowed when she saw that it was pork loin with rice. "Trevor, I thought you knew I don't like this."Trevor preempted before Wenham could explain that it was given by Stella. "This is for dad. You could ask the ho
Stella wore a light blue dress, and she had an outstanding temperament. She had a smile on her face and a gentle look in her eyes. 'Her smile is still so attractive, but it's no longer facing me,' thought Keegan.Keegan clutched his hands. He followed them without waiting for Aldor to get down the car. "Trevor."Trevor paused after he heard him. He turned his head and saw Keegan walking toward him with a tense expression. Although Keegan was calling Trevor, his gaze remained on Stella.Stella frowned at the sight of Keegan. But, despite Trevor being there, she just pursed her lips and remained silent."Mr. Kane. What a coincidence. Are you here to dine as well?" Trevor had a half-smile on his face. He changed his address of Keegan to Mr. Kane, which distanced their relationship.Keegan pursed his lips and said softly, "I'm here with a client. Mr. Saun, what are you here for?"Trevor's hand was lightly around Stella's waist. He raised the corner of his lips and replied, "I'm here
A gentle feminine voice called out from afar. "Mr. Kane." Stella looked up coldly and saw Bella in a pink dress, radiating luxury appearing on the scene. She walked over with a smile. "Mr. Saun. You're here too?" Her gaze lightly passed Stella, and her lips curved. "Hi, Ms. Jewell."Keegan frowned and wondered, 'Why is she here?'Stella remained calm and composed, but she gripped her fingers tightly. She naturally heard the emphasis in Bella's pronunciation and understood the gloating and satisfaction in Bella's voice when she called her "Ms. Jewell". She understood why Bella got carried away. After all, she left with nothing when Keegan and her divorced. After years of resentment, Bella could finally find an opportunity to vent her petty annoyance. Bella could not help but be triumphant in front of Stella."I heard that Ms. Jewell's mother passed away a while ago. I wasn't in Rivera at that time. I feel so sorry for not being there and offer my condolences. But, it looks like Ms. J
Keegan was stupefied. His face did not hide the shock and anxiousness that suddenly sprung up from the bottom of his heart. Bella was stunned as well and immediately asked, "Visit whose parents?""My parents, of course," Trevor said with a happy face. "We have known each other for some time, so it's about time she meets my parents. Otherwise, they might think that I'm single and find more potential partners for me."Stella was startled. The way Trevor answered may have saved her face, but it felt weird coming from him. Bella could not believe her eyes. "Mr. Saun, do you actually mean it when you say that you are bringing her to meet your parents?"Trevor shot a glance at her, "Is it that astonishing?""...A little." Bella clenched her fingers and said in a low voice, "Ms. Jewell divorced not long ago and is already meeting up with your parents now. Isn't things going a little too fast?""That's alright. It's not good to wait even a moment longer if you have met the right person. I
He halted the conversation right then, turned around, and headed into The Deli.Bella's expression turned gloomy. 'Having been used to the core, I've already lost all usefulness to Keegan, yet he had not shown a single interest in our relationship for the past few years. I've worked so hard to climb to this position. And, what is it about Stella? What am I lacking, and what does she have that made her so quickly to be able to find such a good man like Trevor the instant she was divorced?'Still sulking, she took out her phone and dialed a number. When the call was connected, she said in a low voice, "It's me, Bella."Before the person on the other end could respond, Bella continued, "I've done it as you said, yet Keegan did not respond. You have to help me."...Once they were in the elevator, Stella said, "Mr. Saun, thank you for helping me out."Trevor smiled and said, "I didn't really do it just to help you. He blocked my way, so I had to get him back.""Huh?""He thought th
Stella's eyes suddenly jumped out of their sockets. Wenham, on the other hand, was elated and he hurriedly greeted. "Keegan, why are you here?"Keegan lifted up the two bottles of white wine in his hands and politely said, "I heard that Trevor invited you over for a meal, so I had to come to bring these two bottles of white wine."Trevor twitched and thought, 'What an extraordinary excuse.'Wenham may not be a drunkard, but he still loved to drink. He was not used to drinking spirit and red wine was too mild for him. That was why he deeply loved to drink white wine. Having been overseas for some time and having a wife that was worried about his drinking habits, he rarely had the chance to enjoy locally produced white wine. His desire for wine was instantly reignited when Keegan brought two bottles of wine from his favorite brand when he was younger. He could not order wine since Darcie would forbid it, but the wine Keegan brought over is another matter entirely. The moment Wenham sa
Wenham didn't say anything more after Keegan's response. He felt content seeing the strong bond between Trevor and Keegan. Knowing Keegan was practical and hardworking compared to his dreamy son made Wenham happy about their closeness. He hoped Keegan's good qualities would influence Trevor positively.Stella silently shifted her seat slightly toward Jaylene. Wenham was overjoyed and started babbling to Keegan about Stella's attempt to save Jaylene. He even exaggerated a little. Darcie, at the side, amusedly said, "Keegan knows more than you think. After all, he is married to Ms. Jewell. How would he not know?"At that moment, everyone grew uneasy. The younger group already knew about Keegan and Stella's divorce; the news spread quickly within their social circle through Stella's group chat. Only the older folks like Darcie and Wenham were unaware. Wenham, oblivious to Stella being Keegan's ex-wife, wouldn't have shared so enthusiastically if he'd known.Stella pursed her lips. She
Wenham's expression suddenly turned grim, as he was oblivious to the mastermind of the incident.Keegan looked toward Stella, but her poker face remained and she did not look back. She was waiting to see how Keegan would cover for Aurora. Sure enough, Keegan responded without wasting another second. "Uncle Wenham, this matter was truly caused by Aurora. The fault is on our part for not disciplining her. I'll make sure she personally comes and apologize for the trouble she caused."Stella was astonished. She was hoping that Keegan would stand up for Aurora. She did not expect he would admit Aurora's wrongdoing so straightforwardly. 'Is he trying to feint ignorance?' she thought.Since Keegan had apologized, Wenham did not try to shame Keegan in front of everyone anymore. He said with a frown, "Aurora is too disrespectful. Jaylene's issue aside, she shouldn't have locked Ms. Jewell in the ladies' room just because they were at odds with each other. How was she even brought up? "Keeg