Chapter 996

Albert said in a gentle voice, "Even though you and Stella are divorced, to me, we're still family. Besides, I'm just used to calling you that after so many years."

Keegan raised his eyebrows and said, "Well, I'm afraid that you have to start getting used to addressing me in a different way now. You're not Stella's father. Technically, I'm not related to you in any way. If you don't stop calling me that, I'll have to do a lot of explaining to others. So, please stop doing that."

Albert felt really awkward but managed to keep his composure.

Hearing Keegan say Stella's name so kindly made Albert see that Keegan still cared for her, despite past lies. This reassured Albert about his choice to adopt Stella and be her foster dad, especially since the Kane family had been so good to him over the years; he couldn't give that up.

Albert quickly regained his composure. "I might not be Stella's real dad, but I've looked after her since she was little. I've talked to her about adopting her, and