Chapter 1689

That voice was so familiar that Stella could instantly recognize it. However, she hesitated to turn around, fearing she would be disappointed.

“Keegan Kane!” Felicity exclaimed as she looked at the person who appeared at the door.

Never before had Felicity found Keegan’s face so endearing.

Stella felt like she had lost all her strength as she turned around stiffly with reddened eyes.

Keegan was seated in a wheelchair when he came in with someone pushing him from behind.

It had been a month, and he had visibly lost weight. His hair was cut short, making his facial features look sharper. His complexion was extremely pale as if he had been seriously ill.

Behind him was Jaylene pushing the wheelchair.

A hostile aura surged within Stella almost instantly. She knew that she was right.

After Keegan’s disappearance, Jaylene acted strange, and it was not just her imagination. It was true that Jaylene had hidden Keegan.

She shook off Marshall’s hand with reddened eyes, overwhelmed with a mix of grievances, anger, and longing. She strode toward Keegan. However, when their eyes met, he quickly looked away, turned his wheelchair around, and went right past her. 5 Stella was momentarily stunned as she stood there in disbelief.

Keegan could only see his own photo in the memorial upon getting closer to it.

Then, he chuckled and said, “It seems like all of you have come here for nothing today.”

Then, he looked at Cordelia, who was sitting not far away. His expression softened as he said, “Grandma, I’m back.”

Cordelia tightened her grip on her cross necklace as her vision turned blurry.

“I’m glad. I’m glad you’re back,” she said hoarsely.

Aurora could not hold back any longer. She rushed forward and threw herself into Keegan’s arms, crying, “Keegan, you made me so scared! What took you so long to come back…”

Keegan frowned as his face turned a little paler. Jaylene said softly, “Aurora, be careful. Keegan is still not fully recovered.”

Aurora got scared and immediately got off Keegan.

However, he patted her shoulder and said, “I’m fine.”

Dahlia finally came to her senses as she hesitantly said,” Keegan…”

Keegan turned around and said in a gentle tone, “Mom, I’m sorry for worrying you.”

Dahlia was taken aback as though she had misheard him.

‘Is this the same person who refused to acknowledge me as his mother?’ she wondered.

Keegan looked at her with eyes no longer as cold as before; they were now filled with respect, just like many years ago. 2 Dahlia had mixed feelings. Her eyes turned red. After a long pause, she said, “I’m glad you’re fine.”

Chandler’s expression changed, but he later looked worried and asked, “Keegan, where have you been all this while?

We’ve searched every river in Rivera. What happened to you? If Keegan replied flatly, “It’s a long story.

I’ll tell you some other time.”

After that, he looked at Cordelia again, “Grandma, I brought some friends with me today. They want to ask Jackson some questions. Is that okay?”

Everyone was puzzled. They could not figure out why Keegan would want Cordelia’s permission to speak with Jackson.

However, Cordelia showed no expression as she said, “Tell your friends to come in.”

Keegan nodded and raised his hand. Then, the police officers who had been waiting outside came in.

The one leading them walked up to Jackson and asked with an air of authority, “Are you Jackson Kane?”

Jackson was taken aback. He had no idea what was happening at all.

He subconsciously looked at Chandler. However, Chandler’s face was tense, and he remained silent with his head down.