Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Chapter 10

I gave you previously on time?”  Hearing about the medicines made Stella’s stomach churn abruptly. Dahlia had been very persistent about Stella’s pregnancy. For some reason, she thought Stella must be the reason the two could not bear a child. Over the years, she had been seeking doctors and medicines and making Stella take a “fertility drink”. ‘Keegan’s sexually frigid, and I can count the number of times I see him in a year with a single hand. I’m not a stick insect; I can’t produce asexually. If Keegan’s not willing to cooperate, how will I conceive?’ thought Stella. “I did.” Stella knew Dahlia did not believe her, so she added, “Maya watched me drink it.” Aurora snorted sardonically, “What did I tell you, mom? She’s infertile. What’s the point of giving her so much of the best medicines?” Dahlia glanced at her and said in a neutral tone, “Don’t interrupt.” Aurora pouted and rolled her eyes. Dahlia asked again, “Did you and Keegan use contraceptives?” Stella was speechless. ‘Couldn’t she have asked it in a more reserved manner rather than being so blunt?’ she wondered. She took a deep breath and answered honestly, “No.” ‘We really didn’t. Keegan has a clear picture of my menstrual cycle; he always avoids my ovulating days. That’s why it’s impossible for me to get pregnant even when we don’t use protection,’ thought Stella. Dahlia sighed, “I was too impatient.” Just as Stella was about to breathe a sigh of relief, she saw Dahlia ask Aurora to pick up and open the box on the floor. Inside the box was a neat row of bottles filled with black-brown liquid. Dahlia unscrewed a bottle and pushed it in front of her. Suddenly, a bizarre smell of herbs wafted toward her. Her fear of the “fertility drink” came rushing back. Stella promptly felt queasy in her stomach. She wanted to throw