"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
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