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.”

mouth twitching. “Are you playing word

were clear before

two out of three. Just now was a draw, so for the next round, you have to

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

paying—” Keegan began, but before

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

for Stella’s playful trap. Aurora

Keegan laughed in disbelief.

longer found her attractive during her pregnancy. Keegan had to reassure her that he had only

much comforting, she finally calmed down and became clingy, hugging him tightly for

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

made him

downs, knowing she found

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

long hem and remarked, “It’s

Aurora was puzzled.

“The skirt will 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

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 him to find

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

need to be too short, just above the knee. Keep the style simple and elegant, and choose colors

had sent

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

thrilled with

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