Keegan was speechless.He grabbed Stella's hand. "Watch what you're doing."He glanced to the side as he said that. Stella twisted her head. She then saw a boy holding an ice cream. He was looking at them with his head tilted to the side.Stella coughed as she withdrew her hand.Just as she wanted to say something, the boy was called to by his mother. Stella then heard him say, "Mom, that lady poked the man's chest. Is she a pervert?"Stella was taken aback.Keegan's mood was very good. He pinched her earlobe. "Let's go, pervert."Stella's expression turned ugly. "You're the pervert!"She then followed him and said, "Are you not changing? Your shirt's too tight."Keegan glanced at her. "I'm not a woman. Moreover, it's nighttime now. And I'm wearing a black t-shirt. Who'd come so close to look at me as you did?"Stella took a look at him. "Won't you feel embarrassed?"Keegan was stunned. 'Why does this sentence sound so familiar?'But it was me who said that back then.'Kee
Stella was boiling with rage. She took the peaches from Keegan's hands and threw them back. She looked grim as she said, "We don't want them!"She then grabbed Keegan's hand and left the fruit store.It was raining very heavily. The wind was strong too.When they stepped out of the shop, they immediately got wet from the slanted rain.Stella suddenly regretted it. 'Why did I act tough in time like this?'It's fine to get ripped off. How expensive can four and a half pounds be?'She turned her head and wanted to tell Keegan to go back into the shop.But Keegan already held the shirt open to shield their heads from the rain. He went close to her ear and whispered, "Four and a half pounds isn't expensive. But we can't allow this unhealthy practice."Stella was stunned. Her heart softened a little. She said, "I have so many metal items on me. And you're with me now. Aren't you afraid of being struck by the thunder?"Keegan lowered his head to look at her. "Do you want a perfect an
Keegan retorted, "That's not the perfect answer. That's just a lie."Keegan seriously pondered before he spoke, "Humans can only be responsible for someone else's life if that person can protect himself. Or else, it'd just be empty talk."I can tell you these kinds of deceptive words as many times as you want. But when it really happens, I can't promise you what I'll do."Because human instinct is to protect oneself in a crisis."He paused before he whispered, "I'm not sure what my instinct will be. But, even if my instinct is to protect myself, I'll be willing to live and die with you."Initially, Stella felt a little uncomfortable when she heard him say he would choose to protect himself. But after hearing what he said later on, she suddenly felt relieved.Keegan did not like hypothetical questions. But he seriously answered that question, so it meant that he seriously thought about it.Back then, she saw a video online. A car accident happened on a highway. The car that had t
"Why aren't we drinking Lafite?" Vermont could not help but ask.Felicity glanced at him, "The Lafite is an apology gift from you to me. What makes you think you can drink it?"Vermont was speechless. Her answer was so reasonable that he could not argue with her.Felicity put the white wine aside. She did not open it. She just started eating on her own.Although it seemed like Felicity forgave Vermont because she took the Lafite, she did not talk to him throughout the meal.Felicity was a talkative person. When she ate at his house back then, she talked non-stop. She would rant and gossip. She would complain about what went wrong at work. Or she would talk about the drama and animated show she was watching.She would never keep quiet during meals or bedtime.In her own words, "If we're not allowed to chat during meals, why should we sit together and eat? We can just eat on our own."When Vermont was brought back to Rivera when he was around eleven or twelve years old, he did no
'This is probably the kind of feeling I have for Felicity.'She's a little foolish. But she's loyal. She makes good food. She's hotheaded but she doesn't hold a grudge.'I like straightforward people like her.'After he thought that over, Vermont increasingly felt that he should make it up to Felicity. He did not want to lose a loyal friend who could cook well.So, he grabbed the alcohol and filled their glasses."Miss ban— Felicity, sorry for eating the food instead of delivering it. You trusted me but I failed you. I'll apologize to you with this glass of wine. Please forgive me."Felicity was stunned. She then frowned. "Are you trying to manipulate me again?"Vermont was speechless.He did not blame Felicity for thinking that way. Vermont was too blunt when he asked her for forgiveness. She subconsciously felt that he might be up to something.He spoke more softly. "I'm really apologizing to you. After you exited the car last night, I deeply regretted what I did. You were s
Vermont was shocked. He pulled her hand away just as the tip of her finger touched the soup."Are you insane? This is very hot!" Felicity was stunned for a moment. In a second, she felt the pain. She then cried loudly.Vermont immediately took her to the washroom. He used cold water to flow through her finger.Felicity said while crying, "You didn't mean it when you apologized. It was fine that you didn't let me eat the meat. But you even burned me..."Vermont opened his mouth. He then closed it back in the end.'There's no point in explaining to a drunk person.'Felicity was unhappier when he did not talk. "Why didn't you apologize to me?""Sorry," Vermont said that in a very perfunctory manner. He then lowered his head to check her finger. It was a little red. But it did not blister or fester.Felicity frowned. "Just sorry?""Is it not enough?"Vermont grabbed the toothpaste on the sink. He then squeezed some of it out to apply it on the tip of her finger.Felicity turned
Felicity did not respond, so Keegan had suggested calling Vermont instead. After the call ended abruptly, Keegan came back to his senses and put his phone away. "Coming shortly."While hugging Stella into his embrace, Keegan asked, "Are you cold?"Stella shook her head. The weather was hot, so the raindrops were warm. It was not cold, but the rain did make one shiver. Just as Stella shook her head, she sneezed twice. Keegan frowned. He then turned Stella so she was facing him and hugged her tightly. Stella whispered, "You don't have to block the cold for me. I have a better physique than you."Keegan said while looking down. "I failed as a husband the first time. I'm not failing as a boyfriend too."Stella was startled, and said softly after a long while, "You're still far from 100 points."Keegan chuckled. "Does this add some points for me?""Probably fifty points," Stella said, after thinking a while."Make it five hundred. I'll wear this outfit for you when we get back," Keeg
He felt like his blood all rushed to his head and started to gather in his lower regions. He suddenly felt an unbearable heat. His throat was a little dry, and he could not help but lick his lips. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Felicity murmuring, "I wonder if Dr. Steven likes big ones or small ones."Vermont was taken aback. Her words were like cold water splashing onto him, instantly waking him up. He was not just awake now, he also felt the embarrassment of being fooled. He pursed his lips, grabbed the air conditioner control from the bed, and threw it at Felicity. He got up with a cold expression and left.Keegan and Stella waited around ten minutes before Vermont showed up and brought the umbrella over. He had taken two umbrellas, one for himself and one for them. Keegan frowned. "Just one?"Vermont felt irritated. 'This dumbshit. And to think he wants to pursue Stella with that foolish brain.'Vermont explained, "Miss Bandit is drunk. I only found two umbrellas. Why
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