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.

vibrant with colors, and schools of fish

deeper, a round, transparent, bubble- like object suddenly appeared in front

Stella gently poked it with her hand, and the

she tried to grab them, but her hands

Suddenly, she felt breathless.

struggled in

and

dawned on her that she was resting against his chest, her

that she was awake, a flicker of discomfort

he swiftly

of the car

were asleep and holding onto me, so I held you back." Stella remained silent, fixing her gaze on Keegan,

Aldor." Upon being called, Aldor cleared his throat

"Yes, indeed, Mr.

Kane is correct.

of your hands made him hold onto you." Keegan's brow twitched as

think too much

much?

in a

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