Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted by Eleven Jewell

Keegan was surprised by the ice-cold sensation in his palm.

It felt colder than the bottled water he held.

1 Stella withdrew her hand, saying, "At least pretend to care if you're thinking about having a child." Keegan glanced at his empty hand and gently clenched his fist.

Then, he turned to Aldor, instructing, "Turn up the heater." Aldor nodded, and soon the car's temperature increased.

Stella wasn't genuinely feeling cold; she was just annoyed by Keegan's apparent consideration for Jaylene.

Keegan might have comforted Jaylene if she hadn't shown up earlier.

Her once-confident understanding of Keegan now seemed uncertain.

Stella closed her eyes without looking at him again, feeling somewhat drained.

The physical changes from pregnancy quickly lulled her into sleep.

In her dream, she was diving.

It was strange; despite being underwater, she didn't feel cold at all.

On the contrary, it was comfortably warm.

underwater world was vibrant with colors, and

she dove deeper, a round, transparent, bubble- like object suddenly appeared in front of

thought, Stella gently poked it with her hand, and the

toward her, and she tried to grab them,

Suddenly, she felt breathless.

struggled in her

and found herself looking into Keegan's

she was resting against his chest,

appeared momentarily surprised that she was awake, a flicker of discomfort

he swiftly concealed

hands, he casually remarked, "You can get out of the car

holding onto me, so I held you back." Stella remained silent, fixing her gaze on Keegan, which made

believe me? Ask Aldor." Upon being called, Aldor

"Yes, indeed, Mr.

Kane is correct.

your hands made him hold onto you." Keegan's brow twitched as he glanced at Aldor, who maintained a smile

much about it," Keegan

drawled, then added, "Why bother explaining so much? I didn't even ask." Her response left Keegan momentarily

in

and stepped out