Chapter 1604

"You don't have to do that," Keegan leaned in and whispered in Stella’s ear. "I gave you that money so that you can have a safety net. I've already hired a lawyer to come up with an agreement. With the money, you will have the right to leave any relationship in any unforeseeable circumstances."

Stella was momentarily stunned. She felt a bittersweet pang in her heart. "Why are you saying it as if you would no longer be with me in the future?"

Keegan gently nuzzled her cheek. "Grandma was hospitalized again recently. Although it's for the same reason, I notice she's not as energetic as before. Life is unpredictable, Stella. Who knows what'll happen? I want to make sure you're well taken care of, so I can have peace of mind."

Stella understood that Keegan was thinking ahead for her sake, but such topics always left her uneasy. "Why do you always bring up things like these when I'm happy?"

Keegan noticed that she was upset and changed the subject. "Let's freshen up and go out for a walk."

Stella perked up when she heard that. "I'll go change into a dress. We can take some photos later."

The couple had been together for four years but did not have many chances to travel, especially in such a relaxed state.

skills had not improved, but Stella was

she became excited again when she returned

long as it's not off the face of the Earth,"

laughed for a long while in

her looking around, he reached out and

a serious expression the whole time. It made me think you hated taking pictures. But you were all smiles in the photos we took today. Be honest

that I don't really like taking pictures. And... It's also true that I was nervous.

face was his go-to expression for hiding

turned off all the lights in the room, leaving only

by the bed.

cake with lit candles appeared on the table. At the

over, took her hand, and brought her in front of the cake. "Happy birthday, Mrs. Kane. You're

Stella realize that it had

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