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.

thing

curled slightly, as 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,

Keegan’s face noticeably darkened.

Vermont’s collar in excitement and reveled in the idea of the drama unfolding. ‘Oh, my. The adrenaline!’ Stella took the talisman from Keegan and remarked, “Maybe the water will activate its powers. It’s like taking it to the next level. Nice touch, Keegan. Thank

head out now. Take care of

“Drive safe,” Stella replied.

and turned to Keegan. “Look after her,” he

that, Keegan 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 something that would give her away. But, Keegan bit back his words and simply said, “I think you should worry

Marshall left without

say something, but Vermont carried her out and said, “Come on. We

his hair and gritted her teeth. “She’s not even injured

she said.

and whispered, “You clueless thing, do you want to be the third wheel? Be careful. Keegan has a

closed

two gone, the room settled into silence. Keegan glanced at the talisman in Stella’s hand,

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