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.”

his mouth twitching. “Are you playing

“The rules were clear before we started. You

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 was a draw, so for the next round, you have

suddenly said, “If you don’t want to pay for your sister’s engagement party, I’ll do it. Why are you

Keegan began, but before he

vanished. She scoffed, “Grandma’s paying

fallen for Stella’s playful trap.

Keegan laughed in disbelief.

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

calmed down and became clingy, hugging him tightly for the

that pregnant women could feel insecure due to hormonal changes, causing mood swings that were often

about him. This realization made him happy, but he also understood that Stella would cry for him when upset and

emotional ups and downs, knowing

the hem of her skirt. “How about

hem and remarked,

Aurora was puzzled.

added, “The skirt will clean the floor

Aurora was speechless.

Stella lightly slapped Keegan and said kindly to Aurora, “It’s beautiful, but not ideal for an engagement party. You’ll be

suddenly realized how wrong she had been to think Stella was unworthy of 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

I go for something shorter?” Aurora asked, ignoring Keegan and

just above the knee. Keep the style simple and elegant, and choose colors like white,

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

“As long as you don’t talk, you still look

wasn’t too thrilled