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 word

rules were clear before

do best two out of three. Just

“If you don’t want to pay for your sister’s engagement party,

paying—” Keegan began, but before he could finish, he noticed

Keegan’s smile vanished. She scoffed, “Grandma’s

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

Keegan laughed in disbelief.

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

finally calmed down and became clingy, hugging him tightly

had said that pregnant women could feel insecure due to hormonal changes, causing mood swings

much she cared about him. This realization made him happy, but he also understood

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

of her skirt. “How

glanced at the long hem and remarked,

Aurora was puzzled.

clean the floor

Aurora was speechless.

said kindly to Aurora, “It’s beautiful, but not ideal for an engagement party. You’ll be moving around a lot, greeting guests,

should be thankful that Stella was willing to put up with

Aurora asked, ignoring Keegan and seeking

the style simple

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

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

thrilled with

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