Semua Bab Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted: Bab 1781 - Bab 1790

At that moment, Jaylene, Stella, and Keegan exchanged glances. Jaylene greeted Stella with a friendly smile, "Hey Stella, I thought you'd gone out."Stella remained silent, her expression cold."The outfit you chose for me today is perfect. Even Keegan said it looks good," Jaylene continued.Keegan's eyes flickered, but he stayed silent. 'Since when did I say that?'He recollected Jaylene talking about her dress when they got in the car. But Keegan hadn't been paying much attention. She had asked him a question, and he had just responded with, "Mhm."'Was that meant to be a compliment?' Keegan wondered.Stella glanced at him, her look seemingly colder, yet she wore a warm smile."So, you had a date with my fiancé. If I'd known earlier, I would've suggested the red dress. He's not a fan of overly elegant attire on women; he finds it dull and uninteresting," Stella remarked.Jaylene's expression stiffened. She had anticipated Stella to be upset and lose her composure.Aurora had

Stella's words left Keegan speechless. 'How could she say that when she's carrying my child?'Jaylene's face went pale. "Stella, don't you think asking for that much is too much?"No matter how well Jaylene tried to conceal her feelings for Keegan, Stella's request managed to break through her defenses. If Keegan publicly declared no connection with Jaylene, it would clarify their relationship and put an end to any hopes she might have. It was reasonable for her to feel anxious.Stella explained calmly, "Jaylene, why get so upset? You said you don't have feelings for my fiancé. But considering his amnesia, you two spend a lot of time together. What if he starts to develop feelings for you?""Dad won't let him pursue you when he's already proposed to me. I asked Keegan to clear things up about our relationship to avoid any conflict. I don't want to upset my dad. He has high blood pressure; this situation would stress him out too much."Jaylene's lips trembled. She was furious. "Are

Keegan was surprised by the ice-cold sensation in his palm. It felt colder than the bottled water he held."I—"Stella withdrew her hand, saying, "At least pretend to care if you're thinking about having a child."Keegan glanced at his empty hand and gently clenched his fist. Then, he turned to Aldor, instructing, "Turn up the heater."Aldor nodded, and soon the car's temperature increased.Stella wasn't genuinely feeling cold; she was just annoyed by Keegan's apparent consideration for Jaylene. Keegan might have comforted Jaylene if she hadn't shown up earlier.Her once-confident understanding of Keegan now seemed uncertain.Stella closed her eyes without looking at him again, feeling somewhat drained. The physical changes from pregnancy quickly lulled her into sleep.In her dream, she was diving. It was strange; despite being underwater, she didn't feel cold at all. On the contrary, it was comfortably warm.The underwater world was vibrant with colors, and schools of fish sw

Keegan nibbled his lip, feeling a weird sensation in his heart. His time with Stella before they got married didn't seem as rocky as his mom said. 'But then, why would I still have something she casually sketched in my desk drawer?'After staring at the drawing for a prolonged moment, he placed it back into the drawer."Aldor, inform everyone I won't attend the gathering today. Charge tonight's expenses to my account. We'll have another gathering once I settle the matters at hand."Aldor nodded, then asked, "Mr. Kane, there are new desserts at Memorie Baker. Should we get some for Mrs. Kane?""No need. Pregnant women should watch their sugar. It could make the baby too big for an easy birth," Keegan said casually.This puzzled Aldor. 'When did he learn all this?'Keegan was surprised himself. He hadn't tried to remember it. When he stopped Stella from having an abortion, he had skimmed a booklet about caring for moms and babies. The details stuck in his head without much thought.

Stella was heartbroken to hear what Keegan had been through.'He was in a daze. How much painkillers did he have to take to be in that state?' Stella couldn't shake off the overwhelming feeling. She contemplated what could have been if she had just held onto him in the river. It might have prevented the subsequent events, sparing him from facing the most challenging moment of his life all alone.Sensing her distress, Keegan's mood seemed to darken. Without meeting her eyes or uttering a word, he matched her stride and silently accompanied her.The streetlights extended their shadows as Keegan suddenly inquired, "Did you use to take walks like this with him?"Stella was momentarily stunned but then comprehended that the "him" Keegan referred to was the previous version of himself, the one she had married. This realization stemmed from her previous statement, "I want to make sure the Keegan who deeply loved me is safe and sound."Dropping her gaze, Stella responded slowly, "No, we r