Stella gritted her teeth and said, “It doesn’t count! That must have been a fluke. Let’s do it again—whoever gets the babies to move first this time won’t have to pay for Aurora’s engagement party.”

Keegan smirked confidently, “Alright, who’s going first?”

“Me!” Stella set down the plate of strawberries, sat up straight, cleared her throat, and began, “My babies, I’m your mother. Do you want to hear a story?”

As soon as she spoke, her belly moved, though not as strongly as when Keegan had spoken earlier. It was a hesitant, light movement, but enough to make Stella excited. “Look! See that?”

Keegan’s confidence wavered, and with a frown, he said, “Are you mimicking my voice? Isn’t that cheating?”

Indeed, after clearing her throat, Stella had spoken in a voice that sounded just like Keegan’s.

Stella blinked innocently, “How is that cheating? You never said I had to use my own voice. I’m just using my strengths.”

Keegan frowned, “You’re taking shortcuts!”

Stella simply replied, “I won.”

Keegan protested, “You’re stealing the fruits of my labor.”

Stella repeated, “I won.”

Keegan gritted his teeth, “You also tricked them and made them experience the deceitfulness of human nature before they’re even born!”

Stella only smiled, “I won.”

Keegan was still resisting, “But I haven’t had my turn yet! I haven’t lost!”

Stella smirked, “Sweetheart, didn’t you listen to the rules? I said the first one to speak wins. It’s not about who shouts first. Since I’ve already spoken, it doesn’t matter if you shout now—you’ll never be first.”

twitching. “Are you playing word

“The rules were clear before we

win as a parent, said, “We can’t settle this in one round. Let’s do best two out of three. Just now was a draw, so for the next round, you have to use

you don’t want to pay for your sister’s engagement party, I’ll do it. Why are you getting so

paying—” Keegan began, but before

Keegan’s smile vanished. She scoffed, “Grandma’s paying

fallen for Stella’s playful trap. Aurora shrugged innocently, “Are you still

Keegan laughed in disbelief.

nightmare and woke up crying. When she didn’t find Keegan in bed, she tearfully accused him of avoiding her because he no longer found her attractive during her pregnancy. Keegan had to reassure her that he had only slept in the study because he was

became clingy, hugging him tightly

secretly enjoyed her clinginess. The prenatal education expert had said that pregnant women could feel insecure due to hormonal changes, causing mood swings that were often directed at the people they cared

him. This realization made him happy,

and downs, knowing she found ways to stay entertained

the hem of her skirt. “How about this dress?” she

at the long hem and

Aurora was puzzled.

“The skirt will clean the floor as

Aurora was speechless.

not ideal for an engagement party. You’ll be moving around a lot, greeting guests, and a shorter

thankful that Stella was willing to put up with

shorter?” Aurora

short, just above the knee. Keep the

a few dresses from the collection the old lady had sent over, and finally, both Stella

don’t talk, you still look like a

thrilled with

later,

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