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
The scenes filmed went smoothly, and both Lani and Aurora left early. In the absence of Hulk, Aurora sighed in relief, reminding Lani about the earlier conversation."Next time, don't ask Hulk about those topics like earlier. You don't know about his family, right?"Lani looked puzzled at Aurora, with a hint of suspicion in her eyes. Aurora sighed, driving while telling Lani what she knew about Hulk."I'm not entirely sure if the information is true. But I heard Hulk has a greedy and fame-hungry older sister. She loves buying expensive bags, clothes, shoes, and jewelry. She also enjoys living in a mansion like an heiress.""She likes one-night stands with men in bars, which led to the birth of a child named Bunnie. She doesn't know who the father is, so she reluctantly has to raise him. However, she doesn't care about Bunnie and is only obsessed with demanding money from Hulk for expensive shopping. Hulk has tried to take Bunnie with him, but he can't because she is the mother.""So,
The next day, Kane woke up on the cold floor, bewildered as he opened his eyes and looked around in a dreamy. The only reason for this was Lani, who had forcefully kicked him off the bed.Having successfully displaced Kane, Lani lay on the bed, cradling a comfortable pillow. Her beautiful eyes closed, and her lips gently sealed with an even breath.When Kane rose, she remained undisturbed, her rosy lips tightly closed, breathing steadily.Feeling reluctant to disturb Lani, Kane climbed back into bed and embraced her, allowing her to continue her peaceful slumber. As a habit, Lani snuggled into Kane's chest, sensing the warmth and familiar fragrance that enveloped her.Satisfied, Kane closed his eyes and drifted back into sleep.Upon waking again, Lani realized that Kane had returned to bed at some point.She was met with his magnified face at close range as she lifted her head. Instinctively, she retreated, only to find her waist firmly gripped by him."Why so shy? Wasn't this morning
Lani took the bouquet in surprise. She thanked the staff before turning to Aurora."Who could have sent these flowers?"It was a large bouquet of red roses, elegantly wrapped with a meticulously tied satin bow. Besides the red roses, there were baby's breath, orange and white roses in full bloom, each flower vibrant and dewy. These were Lani's favorite flowers, symbolizing love.The beautiful and eye-catching bouquet captured the attention of the surrounding staff, who instinctively looked toward Lani with curious and admiring eyes.Aurora winked, lowering her voice so only she and Lani could hear, teasingly saying, "Could it be Kane? Trying to surprise his dear wife with red roses symbolizing passionate love?"The playful remark made Lani blush.Lani was about to retort when she found a card within the bouquet."Oh, there's a love message? How sweet!"Lani chuckled softly, but her smile froze as she read the words on the card. They were not what she expected.Not from Kane."Wishing
When Lani returned home, she pondered how to announce everything. She hesitated, sitting on the sofa, unsure whether to livestream and clarify everything directly or make a post. When Kane arrived and noticed Lani's contemplative expression, he sat beside her, gently squeezing her cheek."What's on your mind? Is something bothering you?" Kane asked.Lani leaned against Kane's shoulder, holding his hand, and began recounting all the events that had transpired this afternoon. Kane's expression shifted from gentle to angry as he heard about Eric's thoughtless actions."Eric seems desperate for fame and for you. I warned you when I met him before. He has feelings for you. And it's evident in his gaze," Kane remarked.Lani sighed. She used to doubt Kane's words in the past. But now she trusted him completely. Everything Kane said turned out to be true."I should have been more cautious with Eric earlier. If I had, things wouldn't have become so complicated," she admitted."What kind of flo
"Lani is beautiful and has a handsome boyfriend. They are the sweet couple."The positive comments about Kane brought a smile to Lani's face as she continued to read the encouraging words from her fans.A post from Lani stirred the public even more than the afternoon's events. Many people speculated about the reason Eric gave flowers to Lani. Some praised Kane for being handsome and diligent, while others commended Lani for protecting her boyfriend.Everything was chaotic, but Kane remained oblivious from start to finish. After marinating the meat, he neatly arranged it on a grilling tray and placed it in the oven."Do you want more salad?" Kane turned his head to look at Lani, asking, only to find her looking at her phone with a cheerful smile.Washing his hands, Kane approached Lani, embraced her, and asked in a husky voice, "Who are you texting that makes you so happy?"Lani leaned into Kane, hugging his neck, and tilted her body to kiss Kane's lips. With a playful smile and a sedu
"I want to hear the truth. What did you think about me at that time?"Kane rubbed his chin, thinking, tapping on the table with rhythmic beats."I thought you were quite adorable, beautiful, and gentle, a perfect wife if we were to get married.""At that time, my mother was urging me to get married. I wanted quiet's wife, not troublesome, and could live together peacefully.""Your personality and mindset back then matched what I was looking for in a wife. Moreover, you were beautiful and charming."Lani listened attentively, solemnly recalling each memory from the early days of their meeting. She always felt their marriage was as magical as fate's arrangement. And they were destined to be each other's true love."But I never expected I would love you so much later, and we could be as intimate as a genuine married couple. It is beyond my expectation," Kane added. Initially, he just wanted to marry Lani to avoid the pressure of getting married and experience married life with a famous a
The next day, upon waking up, Lani's sore throat hadn't improved. Her voice was still hoarse. Desperate, she punched Kane's shoulder, complaining."I have to request a day off for real. This film needs to be finished quickly for the year-end broadcast, and here I am asking for a break."Lani felt embarrassed towards the film director, William, for slowing the production. However, Kane remained calm. He covered Lani with a blanket and said,"Give me your phone. I'll help you request a day off. Now go back to sleep; it's still early."Not skilled at lying, Lani handed over her phone to Kane to make the call. He sat on the bed, still without a shirt, casually raised an eyebrow at Lani, and then made the call.Director William picked up quickly. Kane greeted him and said, "Hello, I'm Kane, Lani's husband. This morning, she wasn't feeling well. She was a bit sick with a sore throat. Could she take a day off from filming?"Kane turned on the speaker so Lani could hear the conversation. Will
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