Keegan was not happy. “Why should I leave just because he’s here?” he asked.

“Don’t act all indignant! You know how close he and my brother are. Trevor’s going to know you’re living here the moment Marshall shows up. He already doesn’t like you, and Wenham isn’t fond of you either. The Hall family despises you even more. This is your chance to make a good impression. So show some restraint and know your boundaries, okay?” Stella explained.

Keegan’s face looked tense as he said, “Marshall came without prior notice; why aren’t you accusing him of not knowing boundaries?”

Stella was puzzled by Keegan’s logic. “It’s not like he’s the one I’m with.”

That response seemed to ease the tension.

However, Keegan still was not keen on leaving. “We should just go public if he tells Trevor.”

Stella shot him a sideways glance and said, “While I don’t want to discourage you, I have to remind you that you’re on my family’s blacklist. When I mentioned your name during our reunion, it was met with silence. Plus, Trevor texted me yesterday, asking about my type in men, and claimed he had many quality options for me to choose from. He even said that none are less superior than you. Do you realize how

much they dislike you? I haven’t even gotten fully acquainted with my family yet, and you want me to introduce you to them? I don’t think it’s respectful to do that. n

with a sad expression and did not say a thing. Stella pushed him toward the room while reassuring him, “I’ll introduce you to the family once I get to know them better and everyone is prepared. Remember to behave and not cause any

he thought. He then finally got ready under Stella’s urging. After putting on his suit, he immediately turned into

helping him adjust his collar, she suddenly tugged on his tie and planted a kiss on his chin. “It’s a pity I’ve never seen you in your college

glanced at her and said, “You were only 13 when I was a freshman, and when I became a senior, you had only turned 17. Do you

laugh, “You’re so unromantic. Now hurry

were about to open the door, the elevator chimed, and

‘Didn’t I tell him to wait a

said, “Oh. Did you two come

Marshall seemed surprised

a handful of things and asked.” Keegan, when

and reluctantly responded,

Keegan’s empty hands and handed him a

glanced at the basket but did not

impolite to arrive empty-handed,” Marshall remarked. Before Keegan could speak, Marshall added, “Just like how it was impolite of you to only bow at

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