After lunch, Lani and Maris strolled to the flower garden for tea.Kane worked out in the gym on the second floor. By the afternoon, Tegan arrived, cheerful as ever, and greeted them in the garden."Aunt, it's been a while. I've missed you dearly," Tegan said with a bright smile.Tegan, a captivating blonde beauty, had cascading curls flowing down her back, accentuated by oversized sunglasses.She wore a tight-fitting short-sleeved black dress that accentuated her alluring curves. Even Lani was a woman, but she couldn't help but steal a few glances at her.Maris invited Tegan to sit beside her and poured her some tea. Graciously, Tegan thanked her and presented Maris with a gift bag."Aunt, I know you enjoy your tea, so I got you a box of premium tea imported from abroad. I hope you'll like it," Tegan said charmingly.Maris accepted the gift with joy, smiling warmly."Why so formal, dear? Just relax like old times, Tegan," Maris replied kindly.Tegan chuckled. At this moment, she pret
Quick to understand Tegan's intentions, Kane cut in coldly. "Perhaps it's been too long, and Tegan's memory is a bit fuzzy. I need to clarify things so that my wife doesn't misunderstand."Kane held Lani's hand, directing a disdainful gaze towards Tegan."Firstly, you and I aren't that close. We're just old neighbors, and while you often visited my mom, she cherished you and invited you over frequently, but we've only met a few times. It can't considered as being close," Kane asserted firmly.Since childhood, Kane had been busy with his studies. If he wasn't reading at home, he was doing homework, leaving no time for chatting or playing with Tegan. Tegan deliberately fabricated stories to make Lani uncomfortable and sad. Kane wouldn't allow this to happen."Secondly, your parents' desire for me and you to marry is their wish. I don't comply with it, and who I marry is my own business.""Don't speak as if we were deeply in love, and then Lani appeared, seducing me into marrying her.""
When in the company of adults, Tegan portrayed herself as charming and gentle. However, she concealed this arrogant demeanor quite well.After wrapping up the scene, Lani drove alone to the coffee shop where Tegan had arranged to meet.Tegan had arrived early. She was sitting in a private room, shooting Lani a disdainful glance."Over here," Tegan said.Lani was sitting across from Tegan. Tegan narrowed her eyes in disgust, pursing her lips as she looked at Lani.In Tegan's eyes, Lani wasn't as beautiful or sophisticated as she was. Lani wasn't as wealthy as she was, and in everything, she fell short compared to Tegan.Yet, despite all that, Lani was the one loved by Kane, even married to him. This fact burned Tegan with envy, leaving her flushed with jealousy. She couldn't accept this outcome.Since Lani's arrival, she had remained silent, eager to hear what Tegan had to say.With her arms crossed, Tegan looked down at Lani with disdain."How much money do you need to leave Kane?" Te
Tegan's eyes widened in astonishment. Was this the genius acting ability of a superstar?Just moments ago, Lani had been confidently berating her with crossed arms. How had she now become so meek, leaning on Kane and needing his protection?Rubbing her eyes to make sure she wasn't mistaken, Tegan stood there speechless, utterly stunned.Though angry at Lani for her earlier words, Kane continued to protect her. He held her tightly against his chest, stroking her hair before coolly addressing Tegan."If you have any grievances, tell me directly. Don't go looking for trouble with Lani. She's gentle and fragile; don't let me catch you bullying her."He caressed Lani's head, emphasizing, "And I believe I've made it clear enough for you to understand. I don't like you. I don't have any special feelings for you. The one I love is only Lani, and I will be by her side forever without any separation.""Don't try to sow discord in our marriage. You won't be able to handle the consequences."With
Lani had only complimented Kane out of courtesy, but now she could sense his annoyance and jealousy. Hearing his cold, distant voice, Lani shook her head and chuckled."Such a small thing."She leaned closer to Kane, closing the gap to just the distance of a mask, and kissed his cheek."Stop being mad. I praised that man because of his sincerity. But you're still my favorite."Lani's voice was gentle, barely audible, just enough for Kane to hear. He was pleased, leaning in to whisper in Lani's ear, his low, seductive tone making her blush."Alright. But you owe me a kiss. I'll collect it at home later."Lani looked at Kane, flustered, her eyes shining with a hint of fear. Was it appropriate for him to behave like this in a movie theater?What would the people around them think?Kane raised an eyebrow, rubbing Lani's shoulder reassuringly."No one can hear us, don't worry. My voice is just for you to hear."Lani pretended to be deaf and continued watching the movie. But her tomato-red
The girl had an alluring beauty, her words accompanied by a flirtatious wink aimed at Kane. Sensing her advances, Kane stepped back, maintaining a distance. He glanced at Lani with a cold demeanor.He politely declined the girl's advances."Sorry, I..." he began, but before he could finish, Lani hurried over, offering Kane a cotton candy and leaning against his chest, casting a victorious glance at the girl."He won't give you his phone number. He's married," Lani declared.That girl's face flushed with embarrassment as she quickly apologized and retreated, pulling her friend away.Lani narrowed her eyes at Kane. How could someone come asking for his number within minutes of her leaving?Unsatisfied, Lani confronted Kane, who raised his hands in surrender, unable to explain.He was innocent.He hadn't done anything. He wasn't flirting with that girl.He was standing there, waiting for her.Taking a bite of her cotton candy, Lani glared at Kane, her petite face twisted with displeasure
"Want to touch something else? Do you?" Kane whispered into her ear, his husky voice dripping with innocence.Lani, confused, blushed and looked up at Kane."Touch what else?" she asked.A thin layer of sweat on Kane's forehead, his enchanting smile mesmerizing Lani."This one, you'll have to go to the bedroom to find out," Kane said, not waiting for Lani to understand. He lifted her and carried her into the bedroom.When Lani understood what Kane was referring to, it was too late.She was so exhausted that she could barely lay on the bed, but Kane enthusiastically kissed her."One more time, okay? Whatever you want to touch, I'll let you," he said.Lani breathed heavily, feeling overwhelmed. She grabbed a nearby pillow and threw it at Kane."I don't want to anymore. Get lost. I want to sleep," Lani said.Kane caught the pillow and placed it on the bed. He leaned in to kiss Lani's lips, his warm voice echoing between their close mouths."Don't sleep so early. One more time, then you c
"Alright, go sit down and wait. Breakfast will be ready in three minutes."Kane guided Lani to sit in a chair beside the dining table, continuing to prepare breakfast.He baked the sandwich, placed it on a plate, adding tomatoes, bacon, fried eggs, and a slice of cheese.He poured Lani another glass of milk, poured himself a glass of water, and then carried them to the table."Exclusive five-star restaurant breakfast served right here."Kane placed the plate down, tilting his head to laugh at Lani. His smile revealed a set of perfectly aligned teeth.Lani happily ate her sandwich and drank her milk. She was halfway through when she felt full.So, she put the remaining half of the sandwich down, her face wrinkling as she looked at Kane."I'm full now, can't eat anymore."Without a word, Kane reached out, took Lani's leftover sandwich, and finished it. After eating, Lani went to the living room to watch a movie while Kane stayed behind to clean up the dining table, putting the dirty pla
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