Chapter 207

From a young age, Ethan was immersed in a prestigious education.

Skills like swimming, which were essential for survival, were things he had mastered by the time he was just a few years old. In kindergarten, swimming lessons were mandatory, seen as a crucial part of ensuring a child's safety. At the end of the term, they even had swimming competitions.

Marvin, on the other hand, hadn't learned to swim yet. Last year, an accidental fall into the ocean had left him with a fear of water. Still, he knew he had to learn and was determined to overcome his fear before the end of the term.

Stella had encouraged him when she heard about his plan.

Keen suddenly paused, his breath catching. He had almost forgotten he could swim.

Not too long ago, Marvin had caught him trailing them.

"Keen, I didn't expect you'd follow us all the way here. Now that you have, what do you think?"

and Stella. He retorted harshly, "I'm Mom's son. No matter how much she cares for you, you'll never take

to call her Mom, and you can only

me right now. You're

her, she wouldn't come back to me and leave you

Stella's favor a few times. Yet, deep down, he knew Keen still held a more significant place in Stella's

wasn't worried. He believed that with enough time and by being good to Stella, he could eventually

patience wasn't his strongest suit. Hearing Keen's words made him anxious. His bond with Stella wasn't strong enough yet. If Keen did

had framed Stella by pretending

plan. He taunted, "If I'm not as important as you, why did Stella share your secret

bait. "Secret? What

telling!" Marvin said, taking a few steps toward the lake. "I'm going to

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