Stella was feeling a bit on edge. On one hand, she was concerned that if Luanna's death was indeed connected to Ricky, the Adam family might exploit that photo to thrust Keegan into the spotlight. Despite their preparations, causing more harm than good wasn't the ideal solution.

On the other hand, she couldn't shake the subconscious hope that Marshall could genuinely assist Lina in uncovering the true culprit behind Luanna's death. The once diligent and ambitious girl shouldn't have vanished from this world in such a mysterious manner.

Sensing her unease, Keegan gently rubbed her head, offering reassurance," When the enemy comes knocking, we'll confront them head-on. Your husband isn't one to be underestimated.”

Stella sighed and rolled over to hug him.

In a hushed tone, she asked, "Are you enduring all of this because you feel guilty about telling Marshall about his aunt looking for Willow Jenning, which led to their car accident?"

Keegan fell silent for a moment before softly responding, "It's not just guilt, Stella. Marshall and | share more than just a childhood friendship. He took a beating for me once, nearly losing his life."

wasn't privy to this. He only knew that when Marshall was nineteen, he got into a fight and ended up with a fractured skull from being hit with a baseball bat. He had intracranial bleeding and spent a week in the ICU before being transferred

studies and paid no attention to romantic matters. However, his charismatic demeanor still

who fell head over heels for

of it. Everyone knew that the Belle from the neighboring art college had set her sights on Keegan. But Keegan was oblivious and even furrowed his brow, claiming not to know

whole school was discussing her rejection, with some spreading malicious gossip. Unable to bear the humiliation, the spirited girl ended up cutting her wrists. Thankfully, she was

later, one of the girl's admirers went to Trinity University to confront Keegan. That day, Marshall went to Keegan's dormitory to look for him, but Keegan wasn't there as he was at the

scorers from their respective provinces, excellent scholars who had just entered university and rarely encountered people from the outside world. They didn't dare provoke trouble. Marshall stepped forward and

guy had said to Marshall, but Marshall

got there, Marshall was already

tried to attack Keegan from behind, but Marshall pushed him away and took the blow

consciousness on the spot, and the assailants, seeing this, got scared and

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