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
Kane nodded in agreement with Lani's decision, respecting her choice.He pulled Lani in for a kiss, whispering, "Is there anything I can help with? I have plenty of free time. I'm more than willing to assist."Lani laughed.Kane had been busy lately; there was no way he had as much free time as he claimed. He was just being caring and considerate of her.Hugging him, Lani playfully adjusted his tie in response."Then help me generate some hot searches after I post my clarification," she suggested."Perhaps we'll finalize and post the clarification tonight. This issue needs us to explain promptly, or it will negatively affect our reputation," Lani added.Kane chuckled, kissing Lani once again."Oh. Will I get a reward for helping you?" he teased, emphasizing the word "reward" to make Lani blush. Understanding what he was getting at, she punched his shoulder playfully."You rogue. Is that all you think about?" Lani teased back.Kane raised an eyebrow, his eyes filled with affectionate a
With nothing else to do, she made herself a pot of hot tea in the kitchen and went to the balcony to read a book while waiting for Kane to return. The gentle evening breeze tousled her hair as she immersed herself in the book.When Kane returned and didn't find Lani in the living room, he went to the balcony to look for her. He found her sitting cross-legged on a soft chair, leaning back and reading, looking as lazy and content as a sunbathing cat.Approaching her, Kane hugged her shoulders and kissed her hair tenderly."It's been a few hours. Did you miss me?" Kane whispered.Lani gently set the book down and sweetly leaned in towards Kane, wrapping her arms around him. Her smile was sincere and bright, her soft hands tenderly embracing Kane's neck as she nestled against him."Missed you. Why were you late coming home today?"Lani asked.Kane lifted Lani, seating her on his lap as he settled back into his seat. Lani held onto Kane tightly, their faces close together as they leaned in
As planned, Aurora helped Lani post a clarification post in the evening. Aurora didn't explain much in the post, simply uploading the CCTV footage. It captures Lucinda's visit to Hulk that day and the argument with Lani afterward. Not only Lucinda's confrontational gestures towards Hulk were visible, but her words were also audible in the CCTV footage. One could hear how badly Lucinda was berating Hulk. "You're my younger brother. So you won't give me money? Is it not normal? You're famous, making money is easier for you than for me. Why are you so stingy?" Lucinda's face was calm as if she was speaking the truth. She looked at Hulk disdainfully, extending her hand to demand money. Aurora fast-forwarded to the scene where Lani entered, arguing with Lucinda to defend Hulk. "Do you know that he eats instant noodles daily to buy expensive dresses and handbags for you? Or do you only care about satisfying your extravagant desires by demanding money from him?" Lani's words were power
Lani still followed her busy work schedule for the next day. She spent the morning and afternoon on set filming, and in the evening, she would livestream with her fans at home.It had been a while since Lani had interacted with her fans through live streaming due to her hectic schedule.Aurora suggested she livestream for about one or two hours in the evening, engage with her fans, and express her gratitude to them for trusting her after the recent scandal.Lani took Aurora's advice, announcing the live stream on her social media account since the morning.In the evening, after dinner, Lani sat in front of her makeup table, lightly applying makeup in preparation for the live stream. Kane fetched a chair and sat opposite her, patiently watching her put on makeup."Who looks as beautiful as a fairy? Turns out, it's my wife.""Her fair skin shining under the lights, her delicate and soft face, and her long, silky hair cascading over her shoulders.""Both innocent and alluring, making the
Feeling flustered, Lani ran her fingers through her hair before continuing her conversation with the fans.One fan commented that they wanted to hear Lani sing, prompting Lani to wink."What song would you like to hear? But I'm not a singer, so my singing might not be great. Don't laugh, okay?"The fans quickly reassured her, saying they wouldn't laugh.They wanted to hear whatever song Lani liked.Lani took a sip of water before singing a love song she have been enjoying lately."Lani's voice when she sings is so sweet.""You should debut as a singer, Lani. I will fully support you.""If you release an album, I'll buy a hundred copies.""Such a beautiful voice. I wish I could listen to Lani sing every day."Feeling joyful, Lani sang another song. She was amazed to see the effect of a flying house on the screen.The fan account that gifted the present was named "Lani's Husband." Somehow, she immediately thought of Kane and believed this account belonged to him.Suppressing her exciteme
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