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
Lani feigned surprise."Why do you need to appease me? Aren't you usually the one who calms down on your own?" she asked."I need to give you some space to calm down and continue our conversation. Call me when you're no longer angry."Lani tried to stand up, but Kane held her hand tightly."You've been more stubborn lately. I should teach you how to behave better," Kane chuckled coldly. He leaned in to kiss Lani, his breath intimate and comforting. Lani's legs softened, making her almost collapse onto Kane's lap.Kane's kiss seemed to be an attempt to dissipate the anger. Lani's breath became erratic, and she tried to push him away, but Kane didn't listen.After the kiss, Kane gently licked his lips."Thanks for indulging me. I like it when you indulge me like this," Kane said.Lani hit Kane's shoulder hard, feeling flustered as she bit her lip.Kane didn't tease Lani anymore; instead, he lifted her and headed to their room."It's late. We should go to bed early."Lani had almost fini
Before the party began, Lani and Aurora mingled with acquaintances. Some famous actors were also present, allowing Lani to talk with them.To her surprise, Hulk was also in attendance. As Lani ascended the stairs, she ran into him. Both of them were shocked."You're here too? I was just at home when Jena informed me about helping me get an invitation to this party," Hulk remarked.Lani nodded."I'm in the same boat. It was about to unwind when I heard about the overtime."They exchanged smiles, feeling relaxed and comfortable in the presence of familiar faces.As the party commenced, they found themselves seated at the same table. Lani and Hulk talked while listening to the newly arrived CEO's speech.His name was Darwin, a young CEO who appeared to be no older than thirty. Holding such a high position at a young age spoke volumes about his talent.Upon taking the stage, Darwin thank the guests for attending the evening's event. He then elaborated on his plans to expand his career in
"I don't think Lani needs to seduce your husband. She doesn't need to stoop to that level," Kane said, his voice cutting through the air like ice, sending shivers down Lily's spine. Despite this, she tried to maintain her composure and questioned him."Who are you to interfere in our conversation?" she asked, trying to sound calm.Kane smirked, wrapping his arm around Lani's shoulder in a comforting gesture before responding, "I am her husband. Seeing an arrogant woman berate my wife, am I not allowed to defend her?""And besides, I'm Kane. Compared to your husband, I'm richer, more handsome, and younger. Do you think my wife needs to seduce your husband? She's not that foolish."The woman's face paled with anger. She didn't recognize Kane and assumed he was bluffing."Just a few words, and you expect me to believe you? Who knows if you're wealthier than my husband? He's a famous director; shooting just one film could earn him up to two hundred thousand dollars."Lily regained her con
That night, Lani struggled to sleep until the morning's early hours.It left her with a pounding headache when she woke up. Frustrated, she kicked Kane beside her.While Kane could have slept longer, Lani had to rise at six in the morning, leaving her exhausted. Kane, jolted awake by her kick, held Lani close."Nightmare?" he murmured."It's okay. I'm here."As he spoke, he instinctively rubbed Lani's back to comfort her. His warmth dissolved her anger, and Lani pouted, allowing Kane's embrace to soothe her frustration.Eventually, she got out of bed, brushed her teeth, and changed her clothes. The ad shoot scheduled for today was straightforward, with minimal demands from the brand. Under the director's careful guidance, Lani gradually completed her scenes.The commercial revolved around Lani spraying the perfume, leaving a captivating fragrance lingering. People gathered around her, drawn by the alluring scent, with some even asking about the perfume she used.At one point, Lani ret
Lani's eyes were dreamy, with a hint of blush on her cheeks from the passionate moment, her lips slightly swollen from the kisses. Her chest heaved with each breath, making her look alluringly disheveled."It's all because of you," Lani pouted, her voice high-pitched but soft as if she was coaxing.Kane licked his lips, gazing intently at Lani's adorable flushed face. He leaned in, touching his forehead to hers."Yeah, it's because of me. I couldn't control myself," Kane admitted, his voice filled with affection."But Aurora has already left the room. Let's continue," Kane lifted Lani's chin, causing her to tilt her head in embarrassment. She buried her face into the sofa, her voice soft with apprehension."No more kissing. We have to go for lunch," Lani insisted.Kane didn't heed this reason from Lani. He lifted her.It allowed her to sit on his lap, her legs wrapped around his waist."Not listening to what your friend said earlier? She said we should continue," Kane chuckled, his vo
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