Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Stella gritted her teeth and said, “It doesn’t count! That must have been a fluke. Let’s do it again—whoever gets the babies to move first this time won’t have to pay for Aurora’s engagement party.”

Keegan smirked confidently, “Alright, who’s going first?”

“Me!” Stella set down the plate of strawberries, sat up straight, cleared her throat, and began, “My babies, I’m your mother. Do you want to hear a story?”

As soon as she spoke, her belly moved, though not as strongly as when Keegan had spoken earlier. It was a hesitant, light movement, but enough to make Stella excited. “Look! See that?”

Keegan’s confidence wavered, and with a frown, he said, “Are you mimicking my voice? Isn’t that cheating?”

Indeed, after clearing her throat, Stella had spoken in a voice that sounded just like Keegan’s.

Stella blinked innocently, “How is that cheating? You never said I had to use my own voice. I’m just using my strengths.”

Keegan frowned, “You’re taking shortcuts!”

Stella simply replied, “I won.”

Keegan protested, “You’re stealing the fruits of my labor.”

Stella repeated, “I won.”

Keegan gritted his teeth, “You also tricked them and made them experience the deceitfulness of human nature before they’re even born!”

Stella only smiled, “I won.”

Keegan was still resisting, “But I haven’t had my turn yet! I haven’t lost!”

Stella smirked, “Sweetheart, didn’t you listen to the rules? I said the first one to speak wins. It’s not about who shouts first. Since I’ve already spoken, it doesn’t matter if you shout now—you’ll never be first.”

was silent, his mouth twitching. “Are you playing word games with

before we started. You just didn’t pay

determined to win as a parent, said, “We can’t settle this in one round. Let’s do best two out of three. Just now

don’t want to pay for your

about paying—” Keegan began, but

smile vanished. She scoffed, “Grandma’s

he had fallen for Stella’s playful trap. Aurora shrugged innocently, “Are

Keegan laughed in disbelief.

woke up crying. When she didn’t find Keegan in bed, she tearfully accused him of avoiding her because he no longer found her attractive during her pregnancy. Keegan had to reassure her that he had only slept in the study because he was working late and didn’t want to

she finally calmed down and became clingy, hugging him

education expert had said that pregnant women could feel insecure due to hormonal changes, causing mood swings that were often directed at the people

less concerned with her temper and more focused on how much she cared about him. This realization made him happy, but he also understood that Stella would

emotional ups and downs, knowing she found ways to stay entertained without

the hem of her skirt.

long hem and remarked, “It’s

Aurora was puzzled.

“The skirt will clean the floor as you

Aurora was speechless.

nothing!” Stella lightly slapped Keegan and said kindly to Aurora, “It’s beautiful, but not ideal for an engagement party. You’ll be moving around a lot, greeting guests, and a shorter dress

her brother. She should be thankful that Stella was willing to put up with him—otherwise, with his sharp tongue, it would be impossible for him

go for something shorter?” Aurora

Keep the

on a few dresses from the collection the old lady had

as you don’t talk, you still look like a lady from a noble

too thrilled with