Chapter 1985

Stella watched Jaylene, a mix of surprise and respect brewing inside her. Despite the harsh confrontation at the Saun residence, where Stella had slapped Jaylene, she still conversed calmly with Stella in front of Keegan. This was an unexpected show of tolerance.

Stella knew Keegan was charming, so she did not understand his slow progress in extracting vital information from Jaylene. Her concern for his wellbeing grew. So, when Jaylene proposed they all dine together, Stella readily agreed, "Sure. We were planning to grab a bite anyway."

However, Keegan declined, "I have to pass. Work's calling at the company."

Their exchanged glances spoke volumes, both puzzled by the other's intentions.

Stella offered a smile, "If you're tied up, don't let US hold you back, spencer and I will keep Jaylene company."

nicknames for his high school girlfriend. Such terms are vague, yet so personal from

Jaylene gently coaxed, "You've been buried in work all day, Keegan. Grab a bite with US. You're

as his inability to deny her, and a faint blush colored her cheeks.

a neutral expression, "Better not to delve into things that don't concern you. The more you

her warning, he

Her curiosity peaked when he recounted the unexpected gathering. She asked," Stella and her ex

through her hair in contemplation," Maybe I've misjudged her. Could she be seeking to integrate into this family rather than disrupt

no response, his expression

and Jaylene, the seemingly innocent one,

mixed

with Coco, Stella

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