Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted by Eleven Jewell

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.”

was silent, his mouth twitching. “Are you playing word games

clear before we

to 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

don’t want to pay for your sister’s engagement party,

began, but

was wearing a dress, and Keegan’s smile vanished. She scoffed, “Grandma’s paying for

he had fallen for Stella’s playful trap. Aurora shrugged innocently, “Are

Keegan laughed in disbelief.

ago, Stella had a 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 working late and didn’t want to disturb

much comforting, she finally calmed down and became clingy, hugging him tightly for

during pregnancy, Keegan secretly enjoyed her clinginess. The prenatal education expert had said that pregnant women could feel insecure due to hormonal changes,

about him. This realization made him happy, but he also understood that Stella would cry for

and downs, knowing she found ways to stay entertained without

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

at the long hem and remarked, “It’s

Aurora was puzzled.

skirt will clean the floor as you

Aurora was speechless.

“It’s beautiful, but not ideal for an engagement party. You’ll be moving around a lot, greeting guests, and a shorter dress would

think Stella was unworthy of her brother. She should be thankful that Stella was willing

for something shorter?” Aurora asked,

short, just above the knee. Keep the style simple and elegant, and choose colors like white, beige, or

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

you don’t talk, you still look like a lady

thrilled

later,