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.”

“Are you playing word

clear before we started. You just didn’t

in one round. Let’s do best two out of three. Just

you don’t want to pay for your

but before he could finish,

was wearing a dress, and Keegan’s smile vanished. She scoffed,

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

Keegan laughed in disbelief.

and 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

finally calmed down and became clingy, hugging him tightly for

Keegan secretly enjoyed her clinginess. The prenatal education expert had said that pregnant women could feel insecure due to hormonal changes, causing mood swings

was 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 cry for him when upset and tease him when in a good

less worried about her emotional ups and downs, knowing she found ways to stay entertained without overexerting

the hem of her skirt. “How about this dress?” she

glanced at the long hem and

Aurora was puzzled.

added, “The skirt will clean the floor as

Aurora was speechless.

know 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

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

shorter?” Aurora asked, ignoring Keegan and seeking

Keep the style simple and elegant, and choose colors

collection the old lady had sent over, and finally, both Stella and Keegan agreed on a beige

it, “As long as you don’t talk, you

too thrilled with his