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?"

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

I've seen the movie. I went to the director's place to check the raw footage before it hit the screens. The acting is actually

still a

"It's a B-rating performance

Stella had the chance to

Warrens' affairs have been under

was now in the hands of the authorities, awaiting

intelligent businesswoman, but she wasn't all about the money. She consistently

to keep the family afloat.

down, the entire

agreed to Olivia's wishes but needed money to fuel his extramarital

family finances and with such huge expenses for his infidelity, Erick had to find

to

Olivia about the funds, as they were all

the mistress insisted on a million-dollar home in an upscale area. Otherwise, she threatened to bring

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