"Mom, why are you only taking out such an important thing now?!"Sophia had been a little resentful since she came out of the courtroom.'All these years, I've always been hiding because of my identity. I've even lost my dream job because I'm an illegitimate daughter. In the end, I found out that Stella is the one who isn't Albert's biological daughter. If they had said this earlier, I wouldn't have lost my job! Stella had been occupying my position and even constantly bossed me around. How infuriating!' she thought."If we had taken this out sooner, how would we make use of her?"Hylda glared at Sophia in annoyance.Whether or not Stella's an illegitimate daughter, Sophia's identity cannot be revealed. However, exposing Stella's identity after Sophia's is advantageous to us. Everyone focuses on that divorcee—Stella's—true identity. Nobody will care about Sophia anymore. Besides, Stella will be busy for a while after this sudden exposé. Be it the lawsuit or investigating the incid
"There's no need for that. In the upcoming days, stay home and take good care of Hugo. His teacher said that he's even making mistakes for addition and subtraction questions within twenty. So, stay home and help him catch up. He's about to enter third grade, yet he's still so bad at the basics?"Hylda frowned. "Wouldn't getting a home tutor do?""We'll get a home tutor if you can't manage. Hugo's only in elementary school. Is there a need to spend money on this? Besides, you can bond with Hugo when you're teaching him. You sent Hugo to early education classes when he was only two, and now he isn't even willing to call you mom. Yet, you still have the guts to do such a thing? When Stella was a child, Rainee taught her every single one of her ABCs."Hylda immediately looked displeased.Albert only noticed how inappropriate his words were after he said them. He cleared his throat and continued, "Anyway, spend more time with the kids. I'm working at the company, so you three will have
'She's an illegitimate daughter. Are you going to send her flowers to celebrate that?' thought Vermont.Vermont quickly called Keegan. "Forget about the flowers. Didn't you see the news? Something happened to your wife!"Keegan was startled. His voice immediately turned nervous. "What happened?"Vermont told him what happened at the court proceedings."That mutt—Albert Jewell—is seriously so heartless. He kicked Stella aside right after you divorced her! He's leeched off your wife all these years, yet he didn't even think of their past relationship now that she's useless to him. You'd even have feelings for your pet if you've spent more than 20 years with it. He's trying to completely ruin your wife's reputation in Rivera's social circle! Did you know that your wife's eyes turned red after hearing the news at the court proceeding? She probably cried after the court proceeding ended."Keegan asked with a dark, tense expression, "Where was the court proceeding?""At XX Courthouse.
Stella grabbed her keys and said, "If the benefits are good, they'll definitely have high requirements for our performance. Is there a capitalist who isn't a leech in this world?"Felicity gave it some thought before she said, "You're right. But, Mr. Saun is pretty handsome. I was shocked the first-time I saw him. He's handsome and familiar-looking. For some reason, I really like him. It's like I've seen him somewhere before."Stella opened the door. Then, she bent down and grabbed her slides."You have a new crush already? Don't you want Doctor Steven anymore?""Sigh! What I have for Mr. Saun is pure admiration. I don't have inappropriate thoughts of him. How can I be good enough for him when he comes from a family like that? Doctor Steven is still better. He's a doctor! Not only does he have a respectable occupation, but he and I are also considered to have the same family background."Then, the door closed.Keegan frowned and looked at the person grabbing his hand."Why did y
She struggled as she scolded him, and Vermont could not contain her."You Jerk, do you think I'll neglect my friend for a guy? Let me tell you something, I won't go and meet Doctor Steven even if you remove all his clothes today. Ask Keegan to come out. If he dares to touch Stella, I'll make you both... Hmm..."Before she could finish her sentence, the door of the elevator opened. Vermont just kissed her on the lips to make her swallow all the nasty words that she was going to say.Coincidentally, a few of the property owners were waiting there to take the elevator. They looked a little awkward when they saw the scene.All of them stepped aside. They watched Vermont carry her out of the elevator in his arms as he kissed her.Vermont only stopped kissing her after he saw the people leave the area. He gasped for air. Then, he squinted as he said, "I wasn't discussing with you. You must go and meet him tonight whether you like it or not!"Felicity was boiling with rage because she w
Keegan turned his head to look over when he heard the door opening sound.They then looked into each other's eyes. Stella could see a hint of grievance in his eyes.'Why didn't he have an expressive face like that when we divorced?' she thought.The sound of the elevator could be heard, and a few people came out of it. All of them looked at them when they saw an able-bodied man squatting in front of her door.She said in an unfriendly manner, "Get in here!"Keegan immediately stood up. But, because he had been squatting for a long time, his legs felt a little numb. He even tottered.Stella was frightened. She subconsciously reached out her hand. She could not help but feel annoyed when she saw him hold the door frame to steady himself.Keegan was frustrated too. He thought, 'I shouldn't have held onto the door frame.'However, Stella did not bother Keegan. She turned her head and went inside her house.Keegan then closed the door and followed Stella. Stella turned her head and
Stella took the first-aid kit from Keegan. She then looked for some useful items. However, she only found medical alcohol, plasters, and cotton swabs. There was no gauze or medical tape.Felicity was used to enduring wounds. She bought this first-aid kit from some group for only a dollar.The medicines inside the first-aid kit were left-over cold and fever medicines, which were all expired.Keegan was lucky that there were plasters and medical alcohol inside the kit.Stella grabbed the cotton swab and dipped it into the alcohol. She lowered her eyes and treated his wound.Stella still had not removed the mask on her face. So, Keegan could not see her expression clearly. But just from how she lowered her eyes, it had melted Keegan's heart.The cotton swabs in Felicity's first-aid kit were not medical cotton swabs. They were small cotton swabs that were used for makeup. The cotton was small, and it felt hard and a little painful when it was used to rub the wound.Keegan frowned ri
Keegan was not good at flirting. Although he was not tender, he was not rough either. But, the kiss gave Stella the experience of being treated in a rough way.He almost tore off her lips. After he initiated the kiss, he was extremely bossy and reckless.Stella was almost instantly covered by his scent. She was surprised, ashamed, and angry at the same time. She opened her mouth and wanted to bite him.Keegan was physically hurt by her many times, so he remembered her moves. When she showed her canine teeth, he immediately pinched her chin.One of Stella's hands was shackled above her head. And, she was still holding a cup with another hand. She then poured the water on Keegan's face without hesitation.But, Keegan just stopped moving for a moment.There was a drop of water on his eyelashes. He sharply raised his eyes slowly. The waterdrops then fell from the bridge of his nose to the end of his nose.Keegan lowered his head to make the waterdrop on the end of his nose fall on S
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