Lani and Aurora had initially thought that their conversation with Claire marked the end of the matter. However, to their surprise, an even more unexpected turn of events unfolded the next day.On that very night, Claire's assistant tendered her resignation, uploading a video exposing Claire's stringent nature onto the internet. This video quickly went viral, spreading and claiming the top spot on the hot search charts within a few hours.Even when Lani and Aurora woke up the next day, the video generated intense discussion on various forums.The two sat curiously in Lani's home, watching the video.The assistant wore casual home attire, tousled hair, and a still-flushed face from a faint slap on the screen. She awkwardly smiled at the camera and began her introduction."Hello, I'm Kris, Claire's assistant. Today, I'm sharing this video to let everyone hear the real personality of the celebrity you admire."Kris paused briefly, choked up, and then continued."Claire is not the sweet a
As they drove back to Lani's house and sat on the sofa to relax, they coincidentally stumbled upon Claire's clarification video uploaded two hours ago. Claire appeared without makeup. Her face looked more vulnerable than usual, dressed in simple attire."Once again, the tired and frail appearance to gain sympathy from viewers," Aurora remarked sarcastically upon seeing Claire on the screen. This image was a common tactic used by celebrities caught in scandals, so it didn't seem unfamiliar to her.Lani nodded and continued watching the video. Claire slowly sat down and began explaining."Regarding the recent troubles, I apologize for causing fans to worry and feel uneasy. But as for Kris making a video to tarnish my image, I was surprised. It's something I couldn't control."Claire's voice was soft and tearful, carrying a sense of injustice. She lowered her head, vehemently denying Kris's claims, stating that the messages shown in the video were all manipulated through Photoshop."I ha
"For now, don't care him. He needs time to reflect on his mistakes.""Do you want to stay at my house these past few days? Anyway, Ryan often goes to meet his ex-girlfriend, so he doesn't have time to take care of you, right?"Lani hesitated for a moment before suggesting, and Aurora nodded."So, could you and Kane allow me to stay at your house for a few days? Right now, I don't want to see Ryan temporarily."Aurora spoke wearily. Recent events had made her very sad, so her face did not look cheerful. She sat, hugging a pillow on the sofa, her gaze downcast, long eyelashes trembling slightly, giving her a lonely appearance."Hey, don't think about that. Ryan sees things differently than you do; it doesn't mean he doesn't love you."Seeing Aurora's disheartened state, Lani hurriedly offered comforting words. Aurora smiled."Yeah, I know. But hearing Ryan say I don't understand and then acting childish makes me unable to be happy."Worried that Aurora might feel even sadder if she sat
When Kane finished showering and came downstairs, Ryan was holding a large bouquet of red roses, his face apologetic as he bowed his head. Aurora and Lani, on the opposite side, looked at him coldly, their gazes devoid of any warmth or friendliness. Aurora's eyes were cold as if he were a stranger.Seeing Kane descend, Lani, with an icy demeanor, pointed towards Ryan and asked, "Did you tell Ryan that Aurora is here?"Lani's words were not soft and pleasant as usual but rather angry, and her face looked troubled as if facing a problem. Kane's heart rate quickened. His hands began to sweat, shaking his head."No, I didn't say anything. Why?"Ryan widened his eyes, looking at his boss lying without blinking, but he remained silent, not daring to expose the lie.Lani genuinely believed that Kane was telling the truth, thinking that Ryan guessed Aurora was here and came. She stood in front of Aurora, arms crossed, standing upright and scolding Ryan."Fine, if you come, I'll just say it. I
Trouble never announces its arrival in advance. Just as Aurora and Lani breathed a sigh of relief after the Claire incident, a hotter rumor surfaced unexpectedly. It originated from a post by Eric.He shared, "Indulging in a sweet secret love, please refrain from prying inquiries."The post didn't include any photos, but its content led the public to speculate and draw connections to Lani's previous confession of being in a relationship during a past game show.Given their close camaraderie during a shared film project and frequent captures by the media showing moments of laughter and joy on set, there was a persistent desire to find evidence suggesting that the two were a couple.In this moment, Eric added an intriguing status, hinting subtly.Many enthusiasts began crafting videos, editing snippets of Lani confessing to being in love with a gleeful expression, intertwining it with Eric's status.They joyfully posted captions like, "If they're not a couple, I don't believe it. Eric i
Ryan's pace of action was quick, so his efforts to appease Aurora were equally swift. The next day, as Lani and Aurora stepped outside to discuss the new film with the scriptwriter, they saw Ryan standing by the door.He wore a black leather jacket and elegant black trousers. Perhaps waiting for a while had left him with slightly unsteady steps, but as he approached, he still smiled.He reached behind his back. He pulled out a bouquet of lilies, handing it to Aurora."Good morning, presenting you with a beautiful and splendid bouquet of lilies."The cheesy compliment made Aurora step back, a bit apprehensive."Who taught you to say such sweet words? Is it your ex-girlfriend?"Ryan shook his head, quickly waving his hand to explain."No, I haven't contacted her since you got upset and left. I've also hired someone else to take care of her.""I was foolish before and didn't understand. Please don't be angry with me anymore."Ryan pleaded, but Aurora didn't agree just because of this sta
"Don't be angry with me anymore, okay? Whatever the issue is, let's talk about it slowly. Don't avoid me like this forever.""No meeting, no communication. How do I apologize to you now?""I truly know I was wrong."Ryan was laughing, but it transformed into a sigh, a sorrowful bow as he looked down at Aurora. He blinked at her, choked up, and spoke."I will never contact my ex-girlfriend again. If there's anyone you don't like, I won't contact or meet them anymore, alright?""On days without you, I feel lonely and bored."Ryan sat beside Aurora, embraced her, and leaned his head on her shoulder, tiredly speaking. He had grown accustomed to the feeling of having Aurora around, and when she was gone, he felt the house was empty and much colder.Despite the warmth outside, his heart still felt cold.Aurora didn't evade and leaned back to let him embrace her. He silently without responding."Don't stay silent anymore. Whatever you want, you need to say it. And I'll comply with everything
Several peaceful days passed until Lani began shooting the first episode of "The Star." The director this time was William, a highly renowned talent in the showbiz industry.In this film, Lani plays the role of Irene, an innocent and gentle rich girl with a slightly naive demeanor.She needed to wear an evening gown for the first scene, so the stylist prepared a black off-shoulder dress adorned with sparkling pink pearls.The male lead this time was Hulk, portraying Cole, an outstanding actor in the showbiz world. However, Lani had never collaborated with him before. It was their first meeting. And before starting the first scene, they exchanged greetings."First time working together, I hope you can guide me more. I don't have much acting experience, so if there are any shortcomings, I hope you can overlook them," Lani modestly said. Hulk nodded, assuring her not to worry. He seemed reserved, not fond of small talk, so Lani didn't press further, smiling as they waited for the directo
Aurora drove Lani back home. On the way, she received a call from Ryan. His voice was urgent as he explained that he had forgotten an important document at home and needed it for a meeting at the company. He asked if Aurora could conveniently swing by his place, pick up the document, and bring it to the office. Ryan's urgent tone worried Aurora, but she reassured him. "Don't worry. Just wait for me a moment. I'll drive to your place right away." Although aware of what was happening, Lani still pretended to be surprised. She looked at Aurora's worried face and asked, "What's wrong? Does Ryan have something urgent at the company?" Aurora nodded, explaining briefly, "Ryan forgot an important document at home. I'll take you home first. Then I'll drive to Ryan's place to bring him the document." Lani nodded, comforting Aurora. "It's okay. Stay calm. Ryan's work is more important. You drive to his place first." Aurora nodded. Along the way, Lani would occasionally glance at Aurora. He
The next day,Lani went shopping with Aurora. Her belly had grown, causing her previous clothes, especially the fitted dresses that accentuated her curves, to no longer fit comfortably. So, she strolled through the mall with Aurora to buy some looser-fitting dresses to wear at home."Hey, do you think I need to buy clothes for my dear daughter in advance?" Lani gestured towards the store across the street. "There's a children's clothing store over there that has beautiful clothes. I want to buy some for my daughter."Aurora nodded. "Sure, let's go. I also want to buy a few dresses for my goddaughter."Lani and Aurora enjoyed their shopping spree, picking out quite a few outfits for the newborn baby girl. It will ship to Lani's house.Lani looked excitedly at the staff who was wrapping the tiny clothes in a delicate box."They're so beautiful. I'm sure my daughter will love them."Rubbing her belly, Lani smiled as if she were talking to the baby. "My little Ice Cream, do you like these
When it came to naming their child, Kane felt helpless with Lani. She always insisted she was carrying a daughter, citing her intuition as always correct.So from time to time, Lani would come up with a few names for her daughter and then ask Kane what he thought of them.It wasn't the first time Kane looked helplessly at Lani."How can you be so sure you're having a girl?" he asked.Lani mysteriously smiled. "That's a mother's intuition.""But you didn't answer me, did you? How do you feel about the name Ice Cream? Or maybe we should name our daughter Strawberry?"Lani wanted to give her child this name for a simple reason. She loved ice cream, especially strawberry ice cream. Yet during the early months of pregnancy, Kane didn't allow her to eat ice cream, so she wanted to name her child Ice Cream as an expression of her fondness.Lani seemed to like this name, giggling as she rubbed her belly. She was pregnant three months along. It had grown a little larger, and she rubbed it exci
After their conversation, Kane urged Lani to have breakfast. He prepared a table full of diverse dishes for her, including chicken congee, salad, egg sandwiches, and milk. Lani looked at the spread in amazement."I won't be able to eat all of this. It's too much," Lani remarked.Kane gently stroked her head."It's okay. Eat as much as you want. You haven't been eating much lately due to morning sickness, so I cooked dishes to help you eat more."The three of them sat down for breakfast. And Kane kept adding more food to Lani's plate."Have another piece of sausage. It's delicious.""The salad is also tasty, with a light and refreshing flavor. Can you eat a bit more?""Do you want some more congee? I'll get you a little more. The chicken is cooked so tenderly; it tastes amazing."Lani ate until she was comfortably full, rubbing her belly."It's all because of you. I'm so full I can't get up anymore," Lani joked.Kane chuckled, lifting Lani carefully and leading her to the living room.
Lani thought that compared to her, Kane was calmer and more composed about her pregnancy. He acted cautiously, protecting and caring for her well, always rational and reliable. But it seemed that Lani was somewhat misunderstanding. Compared to her, Kane sometimes seemed more childish.For example, at present.After dinner, they sat on the sofa and watched a movie. Roger called. He recounted the busy past few months abroad working on a successful collaborative project and was now back in town.Kane turned on the speaker. So Lani could hear Roger's excited voice."Haven't seen you in a few months, how about going out for drinks? Me, Leo, and Ryan will be there. Come here for some fun."Kane made a noise of surprise, asking, "Huh? What? Are you congratulating me?""You know I'm about to become a father? How could you know that?""Yeah, that's right. Lani's been pregnant for two months now."Not only was Roger shocked on the other end of the line, but Lani was also surprised. She rubbed h
The days of rest for Lani have arrived. Compared to her, Kane seems even more tense.Lani sleeps until noon, waking up in Kane's embrace. Kane will smile at her, gently rubbing her belly."Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere? Are you tired?" he would ask.Lani has explained many times.She's not even two months pregnant yet.And her belly is still flat as usual. But Kane enjoys touching Lani's belly. He claims he can feel the baby growing inside her when he touches it.Lani is sure this is just Kane's imagination, but she doesn't have the heart to disillusion him and make him sad.She shakes her head and reassures him that she's fine.Kane helps her sit up, carefully takes her hand, and leads her off the bed, then guides her into the bathroom to brush her teeth.Kane hands her a cup of warm water, helping her get toothpaste and massaging her scalp."I'll go downstairs to make breakfast for you. Come down when you're brushing," Kane says.Lani nods drowsily.As she descends the stairs,
The female doctor emerged with the results. Though the scene mirrored what had happened a few minutes ago, the emotions of the three were now quite different.They anxiously watched the doctor, who seemed to want to smile. She looked kindly at Lani."Congratulations. You're six weeks pregnant," The doctor said.Lani's mind was sluggish. The chaotic sounds swirling around her left her bewildered. She stared blankly at the doctor, unable to react. Her lips moved as if wanting to say something, but no words came out.Sensing Lani's daze, the doctor approached and placed the result paper into her hand."Rest well and avoid high-intensity work like you've been doing," the doctor advised, glancing at Aurora and Kane sitting nearby."You two are Lani's husband and close friend, right? Take good care of her. The first few months of pregnancy are crucial. She needs plenty of rest, a balanced diet, and should avoid..."The doctor proceeded to give a series of instructions for pregnant women. Au
In the following days, Lani must balance shooting her film and meeting Ryan to plan their engagement. Despite her busy schedule, Lani remained cheerful and relaxed.After finishing a scene and resting in the dressing room, Lani would look at Aurora, who was giggling mischievously."What's so funny? Why are you laughing so happily?" Aurora asked, surprised, as she touched Lani's face, her expression dreamy."It's a secret," Lani replied mysteriously.Aurora thought Lani's laughter might be due to stress from filming, so she didn't pay too much attention to it.Then, one day, while filming, Lani suddenly raised her hand to signal a break and rushed into the restroom to vomit.Concerned, Aurora followed her and found Lani standing in the restroom, exhausted, with her head hanging over the toilet but unable to vomit anything. Aurora rubbed Lani's back to make her feel more comfortable."What's wrong? Are you feeling very uncomfortable?" Aurora asked anxiously."I don't know what's happeni
Lani relaxed and enjoyed herself in the following days until she received a phone call from Ryan."Lani, could you help me with something?" Ryan's voice sounded nervous and anxious, making Lani tense up. She asked in surprise, "What's going on?"Ryan hesitated for a while, not knowing where to start. He sounded flustered. "It's a long story. I can't explain it in a few sentences. Can you meet me? Let's meet at the coffee shop near your house!""And also, please keep it a secret from Aurora. Don't let her know we're meeting," Ryan added.Lani agreed, and Ryan said they would meet in an hour.After hanging up, Lani looked puzzled and asked Kane. He was sitting beside her, "What's going on? Ryan sounded very serious."Kane stroked Lani's hair and calmly looked at her. "I guess Ryan wants you to help him plan a proposal to Aurora."Kane conveyed a lot with just a short sentence. And Lani understood.She exclaimed, realizing that was why Ryan had asked her not to let Aurora know about the