Chapter 1881

Stella chuckled, “Maybe next time. It takes a few hours for the gelatin to set.

How about chicken noodle soup? We have some chicken soup left.”

“It’s all the same if you’re cooking. I look forward to tasting your creation,”

Marshall replied warmly.

Keegan snorted and muttered, “He’s both ignorant and fearless, hah.”

No one else heard what he said, as his voice was soft and the TV was blaring.

However, Stella was standing behind him and vaguely caught something. So, she asked, “What did you say?”

Keegan paused momentarily and said, “I said it lacks vinegar, seasoning, and taste.”

Was that really what he said?’ Stella pursed her lips and observed him for a few seconds before she headed to the kitchen.

Since Marshall had spoken, she did not want to ruin his mood on New Year’s Eve.

Once Stella left, Jaylene took the opportunity to sit next to Keegan and poured him some tea.

Marshall glanced at Keegan, who was eating with his head down. He did not display any particular reaction to Jaylene sitting next to him. He was neither enthusiastic nor cold.

“Keegan, why aren’t you spending New Year’s Eve at your grandma’s place this year?” asked Marshall.

“Til head over there once I pick Stella up,” Keegan casually replied.

Marshall smiled and asked Wenham, “Uncle Wenham, Stella reunited with your family last year. Don’t you want her to spend the holiday at home with you?”

“Yea-” Wenham was about to speak when someone kicked him under the table.

His hand shook, and the wine almost spilled. He hurriedly took a sip along the rim of the glass in heartache.

He then glared at his son sitting across from him and drank leisurely.

Wenham cleared his throat and said, “That entirely depends on Stella. After all, she lives nearby and can come back any time.”

Meanwhile, Jaylene was rambling about various topics, but Keegan responded in disdain, showing no notable expression on his face.

In the end, Jaylene shut her mouth and looked at Keegan closely.

He seemed unaware of her scrutiny. He pulled out a bottle of medicine from his pocket and swallowed a pill.

Jaylene’s doubts faded, and she asked, “Keegan, have you been taking the medicine I gave you on time?”

Keegan nodded.

“Do you feel any different?”

“The pills seem a bit larger, but otherwise, I don’t feel anything. Why do you ask?”

Jaylene shook her head and smiled. “Nothing. Just worried that you’re not following the doctor’s advice. I’m supervising on behalf of Dr. Stone.”

Keegan grinned. “You went through so much trouble to get it for me. How could I let you down?”

Keegan rarely smiled at her. Even during the initial period after waking up, when he only knew her, he never smiled at her.

It made Jaylene’s heart flutter, and her ears could not help but redden a bit.

Then, Keegan got up and said, “Excuse me while I go to the bathroom.”

Jaylene also stood up. “I’ll take you there.”

Keegan thanked her and did not refuse. The two left under Trevor’s watchful gaze.

Marshall withdrew his gaze and casually said, “It’s all thanks to Jaylene that Keegan could return safely this time. No wonder he treats her differently than others.”

Wenham’s face tightened.

Trevor chuckled, “Have you taken a fancy to my step-sister, Marshall? Is jealousy in the air?”

Marshall choked on a mouthful of wine and coughed until his face turned red. It took a long time before he said, “Quit joking around.”

Trevor raised his eyebrows but did not say anything.

‘What a coward,’ he thought. ‘He doesn’t even dare to admit his feelings. All he does is play shady tricks. Keegan is much better in comparison.’ When Keegan came out of the bathroom, Jaylene was still there.