Chapter 1276

Albert had been living with Xenia recently to provide better care for the "baby" growing in her belly. He had also become remarkably accommodating toward her needs. [Everytime I go to the bathroom, he'd worry that I might accidentally give birth in the toilet.] Xenia texted Stella.

Upon reading that message, Stella chuckled for quite some time, picturing Albert's anxious demeanor. He displayed the same behavior when Rainee successfully got the IVF. He was obsessed with ensuring everything was perfect. He would pre-squeeze Rainee's toothpaste every morning and serve her warm porridge.

For that brief period of bliss, Rainee entertained the idea that she would have a happy family life. However, that illusion was shattered when she suffered an unexpected miscarriage.

The truth was Albert did not harbor genuine affection for any of the women in his life. His occasional glances at Xenia only reminded him of the son he once had and not Rainee.

Stella found it both amusing and pitiful watching Albert being manipulated by Xenia's fake pregnancy.

Keegan had no patience for pleasantries with a man who had mistreated his wife.

mansion in

at him and thought, 'Wasn't he supposed to charm his

the sudden interest in buying that mansion,

new is being developed in the area?' he

arm casually placed around Stella's neck, Keegan pulled her closer as he

Keegan's tactic to be

advance as a birthday gift was not a good lie. Yet it appeared entirely reasonable in Albert's eyes when Keegan was the one

as though the mansion wasn't originally intended for Stella. Rainee wanted Stella to have it. I've been merely holding it in trust. We're family, Keegan. You don't have to buy

stating, "But she isn't reciprocating my advances. I know she has always wanted

approach, but Keegan's methods successfully

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