Stella was speechless. ‘What a terrible timing!’ she thought.

Keegan walked over and stood between Marshall and Stella. He glanced at the talisman in Marshall’s hand before he grabbed and examined it.

With a nonchalant tone, he said, “If it’s that effective, maybe you should snag one of these talismans for your love life, Marshall.”

Marshall paused, as he locked eyes with Keegan.

Felicity, who was nestled in Vermont’s arms, widened her eyes. ‘Is this about to turn into a showdown? Are they going to throw punches?’ Clearly, Felicity did not understand Keegan.

‘Only kids would get into fights. Keegan is definitely more immature than this,’ Stella said to herself.

Just as that thought crossed her mind, Keegan dropped the talisman into a cup on the table, and it floated on the water.

He hesitated for a moment before he swiftly reached out to retrieve it. However, in the rush, he pushed the talisman even deeper.

When he finally pulled it out, the talisman had been soaked, and the symbols on it were now blurred.

“This thing is now wet. Can

he stared at the talisman briefly. He then slowly looked up and offered a faint smile.” We can only make a wish at the wishing well once a year. Overdoing it diminishes its power. Stella wished for your safe return, and it worked. As for me, I got her this talisman. We’ve exhausted our

Keegan’s face noticeably darkened.

of the drama unfolding. ‘Oh, my. The adrenaline!’ Stella took the talisman from

out now. Take care of

“Drive safe,” Stella replied.

turned to Keegan. “Look after

felt annoyed and thought, ‘Who does he think he’s talking to?’ Stella was worried that his jealousy might flare up, and he would say

left without saying

out and said, “Come

her teeth. “She’s not even injured for

she said.

cheek and whispered, “You clueless thing, do you want to be the third wheel? Be

immediately closed

gone, the room settled into silence. Keegan glanced at the talisman in Stella’s hand, pursed his lips, and said, “Let’s

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