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
Kane finally took Lani's photo shoot seriously. Lani selected four of her favorite photos and posted them on her social media account with the caption, "First overseas trip with my husband."In the comments, she also promised to vlog about their trip to excite her fans. They all commented that they were looking forward to Lani's vlog."Let's go for lunch. I'm starving," Lani rubbed her stomach, lazily putting her phone down on the bed before heading to the bathroom to change.This long-sleeved dress was beautiful for a photo shoot but a bit too flashy for lunch out.Patiently waiting for Lani to finish changing, Kane accompanied her downstairs to the hotel lobby. They booked a taxi and headed to a nearby famous restaurant.After ordering two moderate portions for both of them, Kane returned the menu to the waiter. Lani excitedly filmed the surroundings with her phone."This is the restaurant where we'll have our first lunch," she spun around, capturing the entire scene, including Kane
After bathing in the hotel room, Lani emerged, clad in her t-shirt and shorts.There was a hairdryer outside the bathroom, and Lani quickly dried her hair before stepping out to find Kane.Kane had finished showering faster than she did and was patiently waiting outside. As Lani approached, she looked at him and smiled."Did you wait for me long?" she asked.Kane shook his head. Remembering Marius once saying that women liked sweet words, Kane smirked and replied, "Not long. I could wait for you forever."Lani looked surprised at Kane's words. She teasingly knocks his forehead, lowering her voice as if pretending to be angry."Who taught you to say sweet words like that? Which girl taught you?" she asked.Kane didn't evade the question; instead, he took her hand and walked forward."No one taught me. It's all from the heart," Kane said sincerely.Lani's heart fluttered with happiness at his sweet words. She found herself falling more and more in love with Kane.Hand in hand, they walk
Kane slowly stepped back, each footfall causing Mika to tense up. He felt a sense of coercion, and his heart raced faster.Standing face to face with Mika, Kane's stature towered over him, imposing a dominance that overwhelmed Mika.With an air of nonchalance, Kane offered the strawberry ice cream to Lani, holding a similar box in his hand and twirling it around his fingers."I am her husband. And I don't want any other man approaching her. So, she can't be in contact with you anymore, let alone be friends," Kane said with a laugh, but his smile felt mocking to Mika.Hastily, Mika apologized and bowed before leaving."You have quite the allure, don't you? I barely leave, and another man rushes in to introduce himself, hmm?"Kane quipped, pinching Lani's cheek with a cold laugh. Every time he stepped away from Lani, he couldn't help but feel uneasy.Aware of Kane's jealousy, Lani dared not resist, smiling as if she didn't understand. She kissed Kane's cheek, her breath gently soothing
Lani and Kane sat wearily on the bed when at the hotel.Lani's sprained ankle made it inconvenient for her to move around. So she would call Kane to carry her wherever she wanted to go.Kane didn't find it bothersome. In fact, he happily lifted Lani whenever she spoke up."You're too light!""You should eat more. When I carry you, I hardly feel a thing."Kane gently stroked Lani's head as she sighed.Kane ordered food from a nearby restaurant. When it arrived, it was still piping hot. Lani sat on the edge of the bed, eating while propping her chin."Is today not enjoyable because of me? We should have had a romantic candlelit dinner."Lani blamed herself. She had sprained her ankle on the first day in the country, causing inconvenience to Kane.Kane didn't think so. He chuckled."It's still fine. Isn't hotel food good enough?""If you want candles, I can ask the hotel staff to set up a candlelit dinner for you."Lani laughed."No one makes such requests to the staff. That's not what I
One hour later.After brushing her teeth, Lani changed into a simple home outfit. She wore a black T-shirt with a large heart-shaped pattern in the middle, paired with white shorts. This outfit made her look youthful and full of vitality, like a college student.She happily started the live stream without prior notice, but many fans quickly joined to watch. Their comments expressed surprise and excitement."My sweetheart. Aren't you supposed to go on a trip with your husband? Why aren't you out having fun?""Lani, it's been so long since your last livestream. We miss you!""Lani looks so beautiful.""Are you staying at a hotel, Lani?""Wow, I just woke up to the notification of Lani's livestream. It is the highlight of my day!"Lani read through the comments and smiled. She replied to each one."Yeah. I'm not going out to play this morning.""I fell on the beach and sprained my ankle yesterday, so I can't go out.""So, I'm staying at the hotel chatting with everyone."Upon hearing abo
Kane took Lani to have Italian pasta at a renowned restaurant in the city. It was about a 20-minute drive from the hotel.So Lani relaxed and admired the roadside scenery along the way.Upon reaching the restaurant, Lani's mood was good. She occasionally conversed with him throughout the meal, no longer holding any grudges.She even asked Kane to help her take photos to include in the vlog.In front of the camera, Lani struck various poses, such as waving hello, smiling with narrowed eyes, pretending to eat pasta, or holding a glass of water near her lips.Kane breathed a sigh of relief, assuming that everything was okay. But it seemed he had celebrated prematurely.After dinner, the two returned to the hotel, needing to take the elevator. Kane took the initiative to press the elevator button, holding Lani's hand as they waited. Lani leaned against Kane's shoulder.As the elevator stopped, they stepped inside. Before the elevator doors closed, they saw a girl rushing towards them. Kan
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