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

make a wish at the wishing well once a year. Overdoing it diminishes its power. Stella

Keegan’s face noticeably darkened.

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

“I’ll head out now. Take care of yourself and those

“Drive safe,” Stella replied.

nodded and turned to Keegan. “Look after

flare up, and he would say something that would

left

Vermont carried her out and said, “Come on. We should leave too. Let’s not disturb Stella while

his hair and gritted her

she said.

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

immediately closed

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

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