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

“The rules were clear before we started. You just didn’t pay

two out of three. Just now was a draw, so

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

isn’t about paying—” Keegan began, but before

dress, and Keegan’s smile vanished. She scoffed, “Grandma’s paying for the party,

Stella’s playful trap. Aurora shrugged innocently, “Are you still

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

clingy, hugging him tightly

said that pregnant women could feel insecure

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

worried about her emotional ups and downs, knowing she found ways

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

at the long hem and remarked, “It’s

Aurora was puzzled.

will clean the floor

Aurora was speechless.

“It’s beautiful, but not ideal for an engagement party. You’ll be moving around a lot, greeting guests, and a shorter dress would

of her brother. She should be thankful that Stella was willing

I go for something shorter?” Aurora asked, ignoring

knee. Keep the style simple and elegant, and

the collection the old lady had sent over, and finally, both Stella and

put it, “As long as you don’t talk, you still look like a lady from a noble

wasn’t too thrilled with

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