Chapter 1788
Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted
Stella scoffed, âI see.â
She vigorously stirred the dumplings in her bowl, creating a crisp sound as the spoon repeatedly hit the dishware.
Having dined together at the Saun residence before, Keegan knew Stellaâs table etiquette was far more refined than her current demeanor. It then dawned on him that something was wrong. âAre you upset?â
he asked.
âNo,â Stella flashed a fake smile. âIâm so thrilled that you remembered to bring me food coming home from work so late, Mr. Kane.â
Keegan detected a pattern. Whenever Stella was angry, she would address him as âMr. Kaneâ.
He vaguely recalled her raising her eyebrows and commenting, âNice watch, Mr. Kane.â Yet, she wasnât genuinely admiring his timepiece; she was being sarcastic.
Keegan couldnât fathom what had triggered her irritation, so he asked, âDonât you like shrimp filling?â
Stella shook her head and said in a serious tone, âNo, I do. Like you said, shrimp is good for pregnant women. Itâs good for the baby too.â
Hearing that, Keegan seemed to understand. After a brief pause, he admitted, âThe owner of The Deli mentioned that I always requested pelmeni with shrimp filling. I assumed you might enjoy it.â
Stella paused. When she resumed eating, the spoon no longer clinked against the bowl.
Keegan came to the conclusion that pregnant women indeed experience significant fluctuations in emotions under the influence of hormones.
After finishing the pelmeni, Stella was about to head upstairs when Keegan stopped her. âLetâs go for a walk to aid digestion.â
Stella was even more surprised now. âDid Keegan feel pressured and surrender without a fight?Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updatesâ¦
She glanced around and nodded, âSure.â
Stella grabbed her coat, and they left together.
Nestled between the mountains and waters, Royalpark Villa offered an exceptional view. The landscaping was meticulous, boasting a variety of trees and bushes. The area remained lush and green despite the winter season.
Stella and Keegan had lived in Royalpark Villa for three years, yet they rarely strolled together as they were doing now. Keegan was occupied with work and often got up early for a jog before heading to the office.
On the other hand, Stella was not a morning person. She usually came out in the evening, but Keegan would be working late. Even when they occasionally walked together, there was a lack of harmony between them. They would walk one after the other, resembling strangers.
With this in mind, Stella quickly caught up, walking to Keeganâs side and linking arms with him.
Keegan instinctively wanted to pull away, but Stella calmly said, âDonât forget why Iâm staying here.â
Keegan paused, and he awkwardly withdrew his hand. âCan you give me a heads-up next time physical contact is involved?â
Stella replied indifferently, âSure.â
As a gentle breeze blew, Stella adjusted her coat and asked, âHow was the check-up today? What did the doctor say?â
âEverything seems to be normal,â said Keegan.
âNormal? How could losing oneâs memory be considered normal?â Stella thought.
âUmâ¦â Stella gently tightened her grip and exhaled softly.â When treating those injuries on your body, did you suffer?â
Keegan recalled Stella crying when she saw his injuries in the study at Cordeliaâs place. He lowered his eyes and murmured, âI took a lot of painkillers at that time. I was in a daze every day. Looking back now, I donât remember much pain. So I assume it was bearable.â