Lani couldn't pinpoint when exhaustion overtook her. When she woke up, the sky had already darkened. Through the curtains, she could see the city enveloped in darkness, illuminated only by the glow of streetlights.Feeling weary, Lani yawned and stretched her shoulders as she sat on the bed. She glanced at the wall, too tired to even move. Her waist ached, her legs felt too weak to stand, and her arms couldn't lift. Gritting her teeth, she inwardly cursed Kane."It's because of him that I feel so weak," she muttered. Her lips pursed in anger, her eyes flashing with frustration. She rubbed her waist, intending to sit up when the door suddenly burst open."I could hear my wife scolding me from afar. Is it because I couldn't satisfy you, making you angry?" Kane's voice filled the room, filled with amusement."Shall we have another round?"Kane chuckled as he placed a tray on the dresser and approached. He lifted Lani's chin to meet his gaze, his eyes twinkling mischievously.His buoyant
Lani returned to work in the days that followed. She dedicates herself to the film crew daily. Since their relationship was public, Kane could comfortably visit her a few afternoons or evenings after finishing his work.The entire film crew teased Lani about the affection between the two of them.At noon today, Kane came to the film set to take Lani for lunch. When the staff saw Kane approaching, they winked at Lani."Your dear husband is here. He's come to find you," they joked, leaving Lani blushing. Although she enjoyed the intimacy with Kane, being teased by the staff made her embarrassed.She awkwardly walked over to Kane. Kane casually took off his vest and draped it over her shoulders, hugging Lani's waist."Why are you dressed so lightly? Aren't you cold?" he asked.Lani wore her film costume, a thin white shirt, and a short skirt. Kane furrowed his brows, wrapping his vest tightly around her to ensure she didn't get cold."Not too cold. I just finished filming a scene. Wait f
Finally, Lani chose a screenplay for a film by a renowned director in the country. Kane received the screenplay from her hands and gently stroked Lani's head."Alright. I'll invest money into this film with the condition that you play the lead role. It will undoubtedly be a better role for you," Kane said, surprising Lani."You openly favor me like this? Aren't you afraid of being criticized for being unfair?" Lani asked, taken aback.Kane invested money into the film, becoming an investor for Lani's sake. What would the public think when they found out about this?Kane calmly stroked Lani's head, tousling her soft and silky hair."What's wrong with openly favoring you? That's my business. Who dares to gossip about it?"Kane said arrogantly. Lani thought of the scenarios with the male leads as arrogant CEOs she had played before and chuckled.She teasingly hugged Kane's cheeks and playfully teased him, "You sound just like those lines spoken by an arrogant CEO!"This phrase was new to
Lani repeated the phrase, and Aurora hugged herself, satisfied, sending a look of admiration."That's the best thing I've heard all day," Aurora exclaimed with a grin.They laughed and continued browsing through clothes in the store. Lani found a white spaghetti-strap dress with lace detailing at the bottom, giving it a floaty feel.The delicate straps were adorned with a row of tiny pearls, adding a touch of elegance and brightness to Lani's collarbones and delicate shoulders."This dress is designed just for you. You look like a graceful and elegant lady," Aurora complimented, giving a thumbs-up. Lani paid for the dress and asked the salesperson to wrap it up."Now, what do you want to buy?"Lani asked as they left the store. Aurora pointed to the opposite store."Let's go to 'Wonder' to buy clothes. This brand is famous locally, and I love the clothes here," Aurora suggested."But they're expensive, so I don't have many items from this brand. Today, you can buy me one item!" Aurora
Lani arched an eyebrow, smiling. Cheryl's young age often led her to act without much thought, always seeking to assert superiority over others. It suited Lani just fine; she enjoyed putting people like Cheryl in their place.Lani retrieved Kane's black card.And, in a soft tone, she says to the staff."Except for the outfits hanging behind Cheryl's back and the ones she just purchased, please provide me with one set of clothing in my friend's size for each outfit in this store," Lani generously instructed.The staff was shocked by Lani's request but quickly nodded in compliance.Aurora followed the staff to select outfits and take measurements while Lani stood with her arms crossed, observing Cheryl."Do you know what true wealth means? The little money you have isn't enough to flaunt around," Lani remarked pointedly."And do you know why I didn't buy any outfits hanging behind you? Because your presence exudes disgust and shamelessness that would taint the clothes. I find them dirty
Lani was shooting an advertisement for a famous domestic jewelry brand. The staff prepared a set of jewelry for her, including a necklace, bracelet, ring, and earrings.They were adorned with sparkling diamonds, shimmering brightly under the studio lights. When worn against Lani's fair skin, they radiated a dazzling glow."You look perfect wearing white jewelry," remarked someone on the set. The electric lights in the studio illuminated the diamonds, casting multicolored rays like a rainbow. They made Lani's skin appear luminous.As the shooting session began, Lani, accustomed to this type of work, progressed swiftly. By the sixth take, the director cheerfully called for a halt."Lani's expressions are perfect, embodying the fresh and elegant look the brand initially envisioned. Her gaze is captivating, and her facial expressions are natural," praised the director.Lani graciously acknowledged the compliment with a nod of her head. With the shooting finished, she breathed a sigh of re
Cheryl's anger flushed her face red like a tomato, her lips bitten until they turned crimson. Her words choked in her throat as she stood next to Lani.Lani's eloquence and fast-paced speech dominated her, which Cheryl found unacceptable.She could accept losing too many people.But she couldn't bear losing to someone she despised, especially not to be overshadowed by Lani and Aurora.Cheryl directed her rage towards the staff."Do you see your customer being scolded and not defending me? Or is it because you see Lani as famous, so you protect her?"Cheryl wanted to vent her anger on the staff to regain a sense of superiority after being scolded by Lani.The store's staff not being as prestigious as her, and they feared she might complain to their manager. Cheryl thought she could freely scold without fear of contradiction.However, the staff were fans of Lani and wouldn't allow anyone to bully or insult her.Stepping forward, Lani responded with modesty."Firstly, you haven't purchas
Lani always cheerfully packs her belongings for the days ahead. Clothes, makeup, personal items – she stuffs three large suitcases full, yet she still wants to pack more."Shall I pack more into two more large suitcases?"Lani blinks at Kane pleadingly. Kane remains unmoved, shaking his head. He advises her gently."We can't carry too many suitcases. With your five suitcases, plus one more for me, that's six. It'll be cramped when we disembark from the plane."Lani's health is fragile, and after a long flight, she'll be exhausted. Therefore, when they disembark, Kane has to look after her.He will hold her or carry her to make her more comfortable.But carrying six suitcases alone is impossible. It is unfeasible.Yet Lani adds with a soft plea, "I can help you carry the suitcases. We'll split it, each carrying three. It might be difficult, but it'll be manageable.""We can do it."Lani's eyes soften, her attitude earnest. She looks at Kane, making it impossible for him to continue ref
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