Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Stella’s expression turned serious.

“Stella, what’s going on?” Felicity noticed the sudden change in her best friend’s demeanor and felt a twinge of concern.

Stella collected herself and said, “Tell me, how is Vermont treating you?”

Felicity’s eyes sparkled, as she responded, “He’s… treating me well. I don’t have to worry about cleaning or doing laundry. He’s always there to lend a hand, even when it comes to cooking. After meals, he takes care of the dishes. He also handles things like changing the light bulbs and fixing the pipes, so I don’t have to do it myself.”

Her words caused Stella to be surprised.

“Tell me something beyond being handy around the house.”

“He drives me to and from work and saves my favorite food for me. He’s quick to apologize whenever he upsets me.

He’s just a bit too much of a smooth talker.”

practically flawless. It was just his approach to courtship

surely exposed him. But now that they were genuinely in love, she did not want

not see through this sooner?’ thought Stella. ‘And then, there’s that mutt, Keegan! He must have played a part in

to go,” Felicity said. Stella reluctantly swallowed her words and stood

in a container and announced, “Stinky Cucumber, I’ve left your breakfast on the table. Don’t

on the way, and video call me when you

“Alright.”

felt a wave

observe Vermont a bit more

the way to Galaxy Avenue, Felicity asked, “Stella,

a few days. From

She then turned and said, “It’s catchy. I’ll try to call you that more often, so I can get used to

She, too, needed time to adjust to being called Stella Hall instead of