Keegan was surprised by the ice-cold sensation in his palm.

It felt colder than the bottled water he held.

1 Stella withdrew her hand, saying, "At least pretend to care if you're thinking about having a child." Keegan glanced at his empty hand and gently clenched his fist.

Then, he turned to Aldor, instructing, "Turn up the heater." Aldor nodded, and soon the car's temperature increased.

Stella wasn't genuinely feeling cold; she was just annoyed by Keegan's apparent consideration for Jaylene.

Keegan might have comforted Jaylene if she hadn't shown up earlier.

Her once-confident understanding of Keegan now seemed uncertain.

Stella closed her eyes without looking at him again, feeling somewhat drained.

The physical changes from pregnancy quickly lulled her into sleep.

In her dream, she was diving.

It was strange; despite being underwater, she didn't feel cold at all.

On the contrary, it was comfortably warm.

with colors, and

round, transparent, bubble-

a thought, Stella gently poked it with her hand, and the

she tried to

Suddenly, she felt breathless.

struggled in her

opened her eyes and found herself looking

resting against his chest, her

appeared momentarily surprised that she was awake, a flicker of discomfort passing

swiftly

remarked, "You can get out of the car now.” Stella glanced

so I held you back." Stella remained silent, fixing her gaze on Keegan,

called,

"Yes, indeed, Mr.

Kane is correct.

on his arm, and the coldness of your hands made him hold onto you." Keegan's brow twitched as he glanced at Aldor, who maintained a smile and a professional

much about it,"

so much? I didn't

in a

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