The bottle was adorned with a circle of dots and dashes. Stella wondered where he had found such an ugly bottle.She drank the water, tossed the bottle away, and after her temper had cooled a bit, she bid farewell to the kids and headed home.Upon her return, she noticed Keegan sitting upright on the sofa but didn't acknowledge him. She went straight for a shower and then to bed.In the dead of night, someone suddenly reached out and touched her waist. Stella jumped, raised her hand, and slapped out.Her hand landed on Keegan's head, prompting him to cry out in pain, "What are you doing!"Stella shouted even louder, "That's what I should be asking you! What are you doing? Acting like a hooligan in the middle of the night?"Keegan's expression shifted unpredictably. After a while, he gritted his teeth and said, "Didn't you drink that bottle of water?"Stella was taken aback. "Did you drug me?" So he came in the middle of the night to be her antidote?Keegan's expression turned s
The "ugly thing" was a creation personally modified by Keegan. Stella remembered when he first completed it; Keegan used it to fetch a package for her via remote control. As he handed it to her, he carefully watched her "surprised" expression, finally curling his lips with a proud look.It was something Keegan loved, treasuring it so much that he would personally wipe off any dust that settled on it. If he had been there, he certainly wouldn't have wanted the "ugly thing" handled by these rowdy children.Perhaps her words were too direct, as the relatives all wore somewhat displeased expressions.Dahlia felt even more offended by her words, instantly changing her expression, "Even if it's repaired, it's still spending the Kane family's money. There's no reason for you to get involved!"This was quite an insulting remark, completely not treating her like family. Stella's expression turned sour, but she stood her ground.The relatives probably thought things had gotten ugly and soon
"Stella."Keegan turned to look at her, his throat tightening as he struggled for words. "When did you order it?""Probably when you stayed up half the night, sneaking into the storage room to check on the 'ugly thing'," Stella smirked. "I thought to myself, poor thing, like a little puppy. So, I thought I'd pamper you."Keegan chuckled, but tears welled up in his eyes.He reached out and hugged Stella tightly, remaining silent for a long time, though Stella could feel him trembling slightly.She gently patted his back, lightening the mood. "You don't have to be so touched. I used your money, remember? DC is such an old fox; he asked for an exorbitant price."Keegan was speechless.After the emotional moment, Stella spoke softly, "Back then, when your mom said the thing was broken by me, did you ever doubt me?"In reality, it was Dahlia who first told Keegan about the "ugly thing" being smashed, but according to Dahlia, Stella was the culprit.Keegan didn't pursue the matter t
Stella was completely taken aback. She smiled at Keegan and asked, "How did you even come up with such a method?"Keegan appeared slightly uneasy and took his time before responding, "Wasn't there a trend online about romantic gestures from science students? I thought I'd give it a shot."Vermont chuckled, "Haha, trying out your science-student romance in front of us liberal arts folks? Good thing you didn't use this to confess your love, or else you'd be stuck with me for life!"Felicity remarked, "You're a bit of a slacker academically, so of course, you wouldn't get it. Stella's a top student; this is top-student romance."Stella quickly waved her hands. "No, no, I won't get it either."Afterward, she worried about when Keegan might pull another "romantic gesture of a science student" on her and cautioned him, "I don't like these science student romantic gestures. I prefer the tycoon-style romance."Keegan paused for a moment, still not reacting. Vermont jumped in, "Instead of
Keegan suddenly felt nervous and uncertain.When he first learned Stella was pregnant, he simply thought their family would welcome two children who shared his blood. He felt a responsibility to love them and guide them into adulthood, but the connection felt abstract, lacking the natural bond mothers have from carrying a child for nine months.It wasn't until this moment, feeling the movements under his palm, that he truly sensed these two lives. They were his flesh and blood, intertwined with his beloved's, carrying their hopes, destined to enter the world and grow up in his care, calling him "dad."In an instant, Keegan's heart softened. He leaned closer to Stella's abdomen and whispered softly, "Hey, Daddy's here."As if in response to his touch, the little ones inside her settled down.Keegan looked up at her and asked, "Do you think they heard me?"Stella was about to say, "At this stage, what could they hear?" but seeing Keegan's gleaming eyes, she softened as well and sai
"Miss Stella Jewell, where are your family members?" The nurse asked her again and again, but Stella did not know how to respond. She lowered her head to see her cell phone, but the call was still unconnected.A massive pile-up occurred at the overpass Rivera City Route 3 Loop. A bus tipped over and fell into the river. Tens of injured civilians were sent to the hospital. The family members of the wounded, except Stella, arrived at the hospital in droves.Despite the fear from the horrifying accident remained, what filled her heart now was disappointment. 'If I died in the accident today, would anyone know?'"Miss Jewell?" Stella returned to her senses. The blood stains accentuated her pale face. Her voice was slightly hoarse and flustered, but she did not lose her poise. "Sorry, he might be busy. Can I sign it instead?""I'm sorry, but if we don't have a signature from your family, I would strongly recommend that you stay in the hospital for further observation. The severity of a
Keegan's warm breath tickled Stella's ear, causing her ears to turn red. Her lips, in contrast, had paled due to the pain from a bruise on her abdomen.However, with the lights off, Keegan could not see the bruise. Stella lifted her head and kissed his Adam's apple. Keegan's breathing was ragged, and his gaze became much deeper. He leaned in to nibble her neck. Suddenly, he heard her casually say, "I think my ovulation period is due today."Keegan froze, and the lust in his eyes immediately dispersed. He looked disappointed and sounded a bit angry. "Is this all you're thinking about?"Stella gazed at the ceiling, feeling her ears cool down. "Your mom wants us to have a baby. I can't do it on my own. Otherwise, I might consider artificial insemination. Is that alright?"Keegan mocked her. "Did she push you to do this, or are you just afraid of losing the title of Mrs. Kane, so you want to have a bargaining chip?"Stella's heart tightened, but she didn't show it on her face. She chu
Felicity woke to the sound of knocking on her door. After she opened the door, she saw Stella standing there holding a suitcase. With a smile, Stella asked, "Can I stay here tonight?"Handing her a cold soda, Felicity suddenly thought of something and smacked her own head, "How thoughtless of me. You don't drink carbonated drinks, right? I'll get you some milk.""You don't have to," Stella opened the can and took a sip, "There is nothing I can't drink."'In the past, I couldn't drink it because I was preparing to conceive. But now, as a divorcee, who cares about those things? I'll live as happily as I can. Let Keegan, that impotent man, prepare for pregnancy himself!' Stella thought to herself."You really want to divorce Keegan?" Felicity sat at the other side of the couch and asked."Mm," Stella paused before speaking, "He's with Bella again."Felicity didn't hold back her anger, "Seriously? Is she shameless? She caused a scene at the wedding, and now, three years later, she's