Dahlia had never been a competent mother, especially to Keegan.

After listening to his story, Stella struggled to find the right words. She wanted to ask Keegan why he cared about someone who treated him so poorly. But the question itself was unanswerable.

‘People often cling to what they cannot have. Maybe he’s hoping to receive some motherly love from Dahlia. Or perhaps he wants to fulfill his father’s dying wish. Keegan is not a heartless person, which is probably why he suffered so much in his complex relationship with his mother,’ thought Stella.

“We can’t rewrite our past, but we can choose not to replicate our parents’ behavior,” she sighed.

“Swimming really isn’t as intimidating as it seems. I promise I’ll be right there to save you if you fail.” Stella’s gaze was soft yet determined. She was like a light in the darkness.

Noticing this, Keegan smiled and said, “I’ll try my best.”

Stella smiled back. ‘Hold onto me, and let’s practice breathing a few more times.”

asked,” What do you think you’re doing?” He then positioned himself between them, effectively creating

rendered Keegan

just teaching him

something if Mr. Kane wants to learn. He shouldn’t use

strippers are going to put on a

male strippers?” She asked, momentarily forgetting she had a

Trevor

for her birthday celebration, and I

gaze, Stella chuckled awkwardly and said, “I’m not into it.

look. Stop giving out free swimming lessons to people who are clearly trying to take advantage of you,” said Trevor as he led Stella away, leaving Keegan dumbfounded with his flamingo-shaped

whole ordeal, leaned against

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