Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Keegan slowly got out of the car with Stella's guidance.

The air was cool, carrying the subtle fragrance of jasmine.

Keegan felt as if he could see countless small white flowers trembling in the breeze, the scent he loved wafting through the air.

“There are steps, lift your legs a bit higher, don’t trip,” Stella's soft voice reminded him.

Keegan held her hand firmly, taking each step carefully.

The path beneath his feet was paved with gravel, which crunched softly as they walked.

After a short distance, Stella said, “Alright, we're here.” Keegan stopped and asked gently, “Can I take off the eye mask?” Stella laughed, “I'll help you with that.” Keegan lowered his head to let her remove the mask.

As it came off, he squinted instinctively.

Light seeped in through the slits of his eyes, and when he opened them fully, he saw white jasmine flowers surrounding them, just as he had imagined—each tiny bloom gently trembling in the wind.

String lights circled the small courtyard, converging at a projection screen.

The next moment, the projector lit up, showing Carter Lowe's image on the screen.

He was dressed casually, seemingly recording from home.

“Keegan, happy birthday.

soon and remember

catch up for drinks when you can.” The screen went black for a few seconds before showing Trevor

today, I won’t

delicious; Stella lied

thinking, “Childish.” Next

was her first time recording a video, and she kept asking Baldwin

her white curls

“Keegan, it’s Grandma.

to see you’ve grown

like a dream watching you grow from a tiny baby

waved it away, continuing

new product launch was

so proud of

man like your father, even

on your

hand, giving him

year, I wish you a bright future

over for meals

spend time with my

around, so each visit counts.” Stella turned away, afraid