"Just pretend it's not love. Wait until she dates and marries someone else, and your symptoms would be gone," his friend said. "Are you still playing?"Vermont was about to say "continue" when Felicity called him. Vermont instantly forgot what he just told himself, and picked up the phone. After he answered, he regretted it. He wanted to hang up, but he could hear Felicity sobbing. "Stinky Cucumber... What should I do? I killed someone..."Vermont stood up abruptly and asked, "What's wrong? Take your time and tell me."Felicity spoke on and off about what had happened just now. She said someone was hitting Stella, so she used a vase to smash someone to death. Stella was going to take the blame. Vermont was listening to Felicity's jumbled words but managed to make sense of them.There was something going on next door. Vermont comforted Felicity and went into the bathroom to drag Keegan out. Keegan was still shirtless, so he frowned and asked, "What happened?""Something bad happene
"That's not the same," Dahlia blurted out. Her expression changed, and gritted her teeth. "Did Stella tell you? Don't believe everything she says. I was there at the scene, it was her who went into the wrong room!""Oh really?" Keegan said coolly. "Why don't you let her tell Grandma?"Dahlia clenched her hands. "It was all for your sake. Your wife was about to cuckold you. Don't you feel shame in yourself?"Dahlia's straightforwardness instantly ruined Keegan's last image of her. He said monotonously, "I don't feel shame when she was being bullied by others. However, I feel shame for you being my mother."Dahlia's expression twitched. "Keegan, I am your mother!"Keegan said indifferently, "Well since you like the Crosby family so much, you should move out from the Kane mansion. The Kane family isn't that traditional. You don't have to preserve chastity for my dad. Either you want to stay alone or remarry, suit yourself. I'll pay your alimony of course. If you really do remarry, I'
'Why's he so all over the place emotionally? How would I handle it if he made me mad by calling me fat and then tried to be sweet with that cheesy "And you"?' Stella thought to herself.Before long, the ambulance showed up, along with the cops. Blake got rushed to the hospital, and the police started taking statements from the main folks who saw what went down. Dahlia insisted that Stella started it, but Stella argued that Dahlia broke into the place, and she was just defending herself.The police couldn't figure out who was telling the truth with all the conflicting stories. Because of their complicated relationship, they thought mediation was the best way to go.Stella stayed quiet while the police sorted things out for two reasons. First, she didn't want to get Felicity in more trouble since Felicity was the one who threw the vase.Her movie was about to start, and causing a scene would eat up her time. Dahlia, however, wasn't ready to drop it and kept saying Stella started the
Stella replied, "It's just Felicity and me. Do we really need a caretaker?"Keegan suggested, "A robotic one."Stella paused and asked, "You're not talking about Luna, are you?"Keegan clarified, "The second generation."Luna, the initial AI prototype developed by Keegan's company, had cute, round features reminiscent of Baymax. Keegan brought Luna home, and Stella was the first to test it out. She was thrilled to be part of beta-testing and explored all the features to help Keegan check the robot's functionality.Luna was pretty good at handling household chores, and it could even trim the courtyard flowers, which Stella loved.One day, before leaving, Stella instructed Luna to do some tasks. But when she returned, she discovered Luna had jumped into the pool and fried its circuits. Keegan took it to the lab to recover backup data, only to find out Stella's last command was about housekeeping.As it turned out, there was a water disruption that day due to pipe maintenance nearb
Luna responded with a hint of hurt, "Of course, I have a dad. I'm not an orphan."Felicity turned to Stella with a thrilled expression. "This Roundy is a riot."Stella retorted, "Just so you know, it self-destructed by diving into the pool, and it wasn't amusing."Luna quickly corrected her, "Luna isn't scared of water anymore. Dad gave me a water-resistant coating and even sent me to school to learn a bunch of stuff.""You even went to school?""I gotta pick up what you've learned to fit in with humans," Luna explained, turning to Stella. "Miss, which college did you graduate from?"Stella eyed Luna before answering, "Technical university.""Hmm? Did you not take your studies seriously? If you had, you could've easily made it into Sunfyord University with the same dedication I put in."Stella was left speechless. 'No doubt Keegan had a hand in this. The sarcasm is real. The only difference between Luna and Keegan is the former's endearing childlike voice.'After mocking, Luna
Dahlia's expression froze. She was aware of it, but after spending so much time there, it already felt like her own.After her husband passed away, Cordelia took charge and looked after Keegan, while Dahlia had to care for Aurora alone. Her love for Aurora was genuine, but it was also a means to secure her own future. She knew she wouldn't find another family as prestigious as the Kanes if she remarried.That's why she turned down Cordelia's offer, choosing to take custody instead when Cordelia proposed a significant sum of money along with handing over the children to the Kane family. Dahlia even declared that she would adhere to her husband's will and remain single until the children were grown up.The amount Cordelia mentioned was undoubtedly substantial, but what Dahlia lacked was not just money. Her deepest longing was for the reputation and status that came with being part of the Kane family.She chose to bring up Aurora because she would definitely not want to lose her curre
Everyone may have made a joke out of Aldor, but it also showed how much they trusted his character and ability.The words that came out from Dahlia's mouth were too hard on the ears when even Keegan would give Aldor his due respect.Aldor did not get angry. Instead, he smiled indifferently with a little coldness in his eyes and said, "Madam, I would be an obedient one even if I'm his lapdog. Why would I bite if my owner did not order it?"Dahlia's face turned red with anger. "You insignificant bastards! Even if there was a quarrel between us, I'm still Keegan's mother! I don't believe that he would treat me like this! Just you wait. I'll give him a call right now!"Aldor gestured to her to proceed and replied, "As you wish."Dahlia sullenly dialed Keegan's number, and the latter finally picked up when the ringtone was about to end.She suppressed her anger and asked, "Keegan, are you aware that Aldor came with a group of men?"Keegan said in an aloof tone, "Didn't Aldor tell you
Cyrene did not want to hear what Dahlia had to say. She was just trying to clarify Chandler's actions. So, she hung up immediately after she finished her words. Dahlia being kicked out of the Kane family was good news to Cyrene. In fact, it was great news. It would be stupid of Cyrene to let her husband help Dahlia out.Chandler's expression looked bad. He grabbed the phone from Cyrene and said sullenly, "Why did you say that?""What? Isn't that the truth?" Cyrene said angrily. "Aurora ran into trouble and came to our house. Keegan tore down our door and injured your son just to catch her! It's their family business. Why should we get involved? No one will remember our kindness later on."Chandler pursed his lips tightly and said after a long time, "Even so, you were too harsh.""I was being kind, Chandler. Do you remember how Dahlia treated us when your brother was still alive? Why should I turn the other cheek? I have nothing to say if it involves your family's best interest. But
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