Chapter 983

"My head hurts," Keegan said. Stella beckoned him over and said, "Come here." Keegan came closer and asked, "Why?" Stella put his head on her lap and massaged his temples. "To help you with the headache," she said.

Keegan took in her scent, buried his face in her arms, and closed his eyes.

Stella had strong fingers and great techniques. Keegan felt a lot better after a while.

"I just heard you talking to Howard," Stella brought up.

"Oh. Don't mind him," said Keegan.

Stella pinched his hard and stubbled chin, asking, "Aren't you moping because of what he said?" Keegan froze for a moment and let out a low laugh. Stella was puzzled. "What are you laughing at?"

"Are you thinking that I'm feeling down because I feel sorry for her but don't know what to do because, at the same time, I care for you?"

"Is that not what's happening?"

Keegan grabbed Stella's hand and put it on his forehead, "You don't know her at all. She's not trying to trick me into going back for her; she's forcing me