Chapter 2021

Keegan was taken aback.

'This does indeed sound like something I would say. Or rather, more like the kind of thing mom would throw my way back when I was younger.'

No matter how stellar Keegan's achievements were during his childhood, Dahlia always had a way of cutting him down. "Don't be too proud.

Someone might surpass you next time."

"Your dad and I spent a fortune on your education, it's the least you can do, ’ she'd say.

Keegan rarely received praise from Dahlia. Naturally, he struggled to share his achievements with his partner properly. What he intended as uplifting encouragement often sounded more like belittlement.

Dahlia wasn't the best role model for Keegan. Despite thinking he'd distanced himself from his mother, constant praise from those around him blinded him to how much he mirrored her in specific aspects.

Looking at Stella with puppy eyes, Keegan asked softly, "So, do you prefer the old me or the current me?"

chuckled and whispered in his ear, "You're the kind of guy who can learn from your mistakes. I’d

to the director's place to check the raw footage before it hit the screens. The acting is

it still

a B-rating performance this

Stella had the chance to

affairs have been under discussion in their

was now in the hands of the authorities, awaiting

but she wasn't all about the money. She consistently warned Erick to steer clear of the gray areas in

family afloat. She didn't need the blood money from Erick's questionable

went down, the entire family would

money to fuel

huge expenses for his infidelity, Erick had to find

turned to illegal

about the funds, as they were all dedicated to sustaining his mistress and

in an upscale area. Otherwise, she threatened

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