And finally, Lani did it. She punched Kane on the shoulder, glaring at him threateningly."If next time you dare to kiss my collarbone, don't touch me again."Lani strained her voice to sound menacing, but in Kane's eyes, she remained adorable like a kitten. He suppressed a laugh, nodded solemnly, and leaned close to Lani's face, lowering his voice."Alright, I got it. Blame your sexy; it makes it hard for me to resist."His ambiguous words made Lani involuntarily recall the scene from yesterday, her face turning as red as a ripe tomato as she buried it in Kane's chest.In the end, Kane pulled Lani up, gently patting her face and stroking her hair."Okay, get up quickly. We still have a gameshow to shoot. If you're any later, you'll be behind schedule."Upon hearing this, Lani hastily got up. However, due to the lingering pain, her movements were accompanied by a wince. Kane promptly moved to support her, gently massaging her waist."All because of you," Lani complained with frustrati
"My mission is to call and say 'I love you' to my current boyfriend."Everyone exclaimed in excitement, seemingly surprised by the creative penalty proposed by the show's producers. For Lani, this was indeed troublesome. Although she no longer wanted to keep her relationship with Kane a secret as initially agreed and had no qualms about publicly acknowledging Kane as her husband, speaking sweet words like that in front of the camera felt awkward.Lani was embarrassed, glancing nervously into the distance and biting her lip. At this moment, she vaguely noticed Aurora sitting some distance away, giving her a reassuring blink."So, let's invite Lani to take on the challenge, and remember, no half-hearted attempts," a staff member reminded Lani before signaling her to start. She remembered something and asked Lani warmly, "By the way, do you have a new boyfriend?"Lani's troubles with her ex-boyfriend Amory were widely known, making it to the hot search rankings. Therefore, the staff bein
Everything that followed for Lani was dreamlike, navigating through a haze of embarrassment lingering from the call with Kane. Even when the filming concluded, Kane's low, resonant voice seemed to echo in her ears, leaving her feeling numb.As she removed her makeup, changed clothes, and sat in the car on the way back, as anticipated, she could hear Aurora's excited voice beside her."Your relationship with Kane seems good, huh? That sweet call made even a single like me jealous."Lani decided to play deaf, tilting her head to look out of the car window, but Aurora showed no intention of letting her off."And he said he would punish you at home. I wonder how Kane plans to punish you? A kiss until you're breathless on the bed? Or something that leaves you unable to get out of bed anymore."Aurora's unreserved way of speaking was something Lani had gotten used to, but that didn't mean she was immune to embarrassment. She bit her lip and shot Aurora a warning glance."Don't talk nonsense
On that evening, as promised, Lani and Kane ventured to the cinema to catch a screening of a trending romantic film. Both donned hats and masks, holding hands as they entered the theater. Lani instinctively shielded her face whenever someone passed by; fame had elevated her visibility, making casual outings more challenging.Now more recognized than before, stepping outside meant encountering fans who would eagerly recognize her, seeking photos together. Casual strolls were no longer as carefree as they used to be. The two entered the movie hall, found their seats, and settled in for the romantic film. Despite the occasional interruptions from eager fans, Lani and Kane remained focused on the screen.Lani seemed particularly enamored with the film, her gaze unwavering from start to finish, not missing a moment. Occasionally, she would lazily lean into Kane, finding comfort in the familiar gesture, her eyes fixed on the screen without a blink.From time to time, she would recline, rest
The two shared breakfast, Lani glancing at her phone while talking to Kane."Do you want to join that gameshow with me? The director said the interaction between us that day was well-received, and he'd like to invite you as a guest," Lani said.Kane, of course, couldn't agree. If he appeared on the gameshow and someone recognized him, his identity would undoubtedly be exposed. Then Lani would be disgusted and wouldn't need him anymore. He couldn't reveal his identity to Lani at this point. Their relationship was blossoming, and he dared not show any vulnerability that could strain their bond.So, Kane gracefully declined. "Can you help me reject it? You said you wanted to keep me well hidden. So, I can't participate in that gameshow."Kane said, remembering Lani's words from yesterday, causing her to lower her head in embarrassment. "Let me help you decline. But not because I'm selfish, wanting you to be mine only."Kane grunted, deliberately asking again, "So, you want me to belong t
Lani no longer referred to Derek as her father, but Kane didn't press further. Kane embraced Lani, sitting up and encircling her in his arms, gently massaging her shoulders to make her feel more at ease."Did he ask you to do something for Hebe?" Kane inquired.Having experienced Hebe once calling Lani for questioning over the phone and requesting her to make a post explaining things, only to be rejected by Lani, Kane understood the personalities within her family. Selfish, cruel, and indifferent to Lani.In their eyes, Lani seemed to be a tool to help them achieve what they wanted. And when there was no favor to ask, they had no interest in Lani. Lani nodded without saying more, and Kane's gaze turned colder.Recently, enjoying sweet moments with Lani had caused Kane to forget about dealing with the troubles of her family, allowing Hebe and Derek to bully her.In the future, he would find a way to ensure they wouldn't have the time to bother Lani anymore."Stop being sad. What do you
"Pain has reached this point, and you still tease me."Lani pouted with reproach but still obediently supported Kane and called for an ambulance. Although Kane had repeatedly insisted that he could go home on his own, Lani insisted that he should stay put. After all, Kane's face had turned pale, undoubtedly in considerable pain.Upon reaching the hospital, the doctor examined Kane and gave instructions."It's just a sprain. Rest at home for a few days, and you'll be fine. Avoid moving too much to recover quickly."Lani listened attentively, eagerly asking the doctor for any specific care instructions for Kane. She asked earnestly, making the doctor laugh helplessly and glance at Kane."Your wife is truly concerned about you. It's just a minor sprain, and her worry has even reddened her eyes."Kane looked at Lani tenderly, his gaze so warm that Lani's face turned as red as a tomato."Yes, she is perfect, very caring for me. I am fortunate to have her as my wife."Kane spoke comfortably
As the evening descended, Lani and Kane sat on the sofa, engrossed in a movie. Kane, naturally, wasn't too keen on this activity.He stood up a few times, wanting to move around for more comfort, but Lani wouldn't allow it. She was adhering to the doctor's advice, instructing Kane not to move too much."I just have a sprained ankle, not a broken leg, so there's no need to worry," Kane explained in frustration multiple times, but Lani remained unyielding. Indeed, he felt helpless.This situation only fueled his growing resentment towards Hebe. If not for Hebe, he wouldn't have to sit still like this. A few days later, Lani postponed a few jobs to stay home and look after Kane, adjusting the shooting schedule for some advertisements. Meanwhile, a film Lani shot a year ago started airing on television. They watched it together every day after dinner.It was a romantic film, and Lani starred alongside an actor named Eric.In the film, Lani takes on the role of a highly skilled but aloof s
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