Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

“You don’t have to do that,” Keegan leaned in and whispered in Stella’s ear. “I gave you that money so that you can have a safety net. I’ve already hired a lawyer to come up with an agreement. With the money, you will have the right to leave any relationship in any unforeseeable circumstances.”

Stella was momentarily stunned. She felt a bittersweet pang in her heart. “Why are you saying it as if you would no longer be with me in the future?”

Keegan gently nuzzled her cheek. “Grandma was hospitalized again recently. Although it’s for the same reason, I notice she’s not as energetic as before. Life is unpredictable, Stella. Who knows what’ll happen? I want to make sure you’re well taken care of, so I can have peace of mind.”

Stella understood that Keegan was thinking ahead for her sake, but such topics always left her uneasy. “Why do you always bring up things like these when I’m happy?”

Keegan noticed that she was upset and changed the subject. “Let’s freshen up and go out for a walk.”

Stella perked up when she heard that. “I’ll go change into a dress. We can take some photos later.”

The couple had been together for four years but did not have many chances to travel, especially in such a relaxed state.

Keegan’s photography skills had not improved, but Stella was still happy.

excited again when she returned to the hotel and showered. “Can we take our wedding

as it’s not off the face of the Earth,” Keegan

a long while in

her hair. Seeing her looking around, he reached out and pushed down on her shoulder.”

time. It made me think you hated taking pictures. But you were all smiles in the photos we took today. Be honest with me. Were you nervous back then?

true that I don’t really like taking pictures. And… It’s also true

usual poker face was his go-to expression for

were talking, Keegan suddenly stood up and turned off all the lights

by the bed.

long after, she saw a flash of light in the darkness, and a cake with lit candles appeared on the table. At the same time, the cheerful tune of ‘Happy

and brought her in front of the cake. “Happy birthday, Mrs. Kane.

then did Stella realize that it had