Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

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.

looked visibly troubled. “This thing is

the wishing well once a year. Overdoing it diminishes its power. Stella wished for your safe return, and it worked. As for me,

Keegan’s face noticeably darkened.

took the talisman from Keegan and remarked, “Maybe the water will activate its powers. It’s like taking it to the next

“I’ll head out now. Take care

“Drive safe,” Stella replied.

to Keegan. “Look after

‘Who does he think he’s talking to?’ Stella was worried that his jealousy might flare up, and he would say something that would give her away. But, Keegan bit back his

Marshall left without saying anything

said, “Come on. We should leave too. Let’s

her teeth.

she said.

clueless thing, do you want to be the third wheel? Be careful.

immediately closed her

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