Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Keegan suddenly felt nervous and uncertain.

When he first learned Stella was pregnant, he simply thought their family would welcome two children who shared his blood.

He felt a responsibility to love them and guide them into adulthood, but the connection felt abstract, lacking the natural bond mothers have from carrying a child for nine months.

It wasn't until this moment, feeling the movements under his palm, that he truly sensed these two lives.

They were his flesh and blood, intertwined with his beloved's, carrying their hopes, destined to enter the world and grow up in his care, calling him " dad." In an instant, Keegan's heart softened.

He leaned closer to Stella's abdomen and whispered softly, "Hey, Daddy's here." As if in response to his touch, the little ones inside her settled down.

Keegan looked up at her and asked, 'Do you think they heard me?" Stella was about to say, "At this stage, what could they hear?" but seeing Keegan's gleaming eyes, she softened as well and said, " They probably did.

You should talk to them more." Suddenly serious, Keegan said, "I need to get ready." "Ready for what?" Stella asked.

replied, "I'll buy some prenatal books, sign us up for

is crucial; we can't afford to overlook it." Watching his earnestness, Stella couldn't

patient teacher." Keegan solemnly accepted the

up abruptly and said, "I'll bring

Stella glanced at the fruit on the nearby table, just a few

he really need to "bring" it? But Keegan was already

and the others were gathered around a table, deeply engrossed in their game when Keegan

you all playing?" he

at her

licked his lips, and chose not to respond

seeing him start a conversation, replied,

and Stella want to

suggested, "You can still play."