At that moment, Jaylene, Stella, and Keegan exchanged glances.
Jaylene greeted Stella with a friendly smile, “Hey Stella, I thought you'd gone out." Stella remained silent, her
expression cold.
“The outfit you chose for me today is perfect.
Even Keegan said it looks good," Jaylene continued.
Keegan's eyes flickered, but he stayed silent.
'Since when did I say that?" He recollected Jaylene talking about her dress when they got in the car.
But Keegan hadn't been paying much attention.
She had asked him a question, and he had just responded with, '"Mhm." ‘Was that meant to be acompliment?'
Keegan wondered.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt1 Stella glanced at him, her look seemingly colder, yet she wore a warm smile.
“So, you had a date with my fiancé.
If I'd known earlier, I would've suggested the red dress.
He's not a fan of overly elegant attire on women; he finds it dull and uninteresting," Stella remarked.
1 Jaylene's expression stiffened.
She had anticipated Stella to be upset and lose her composure.
Aurora had previously mentioned that Keegan couldn't handle Stella's assertiveness and tendency toward jealousy.
That's why Jaylene made flirtatious comments when seeking Stella's help with clothing choices yesterday.
But Stella's reaction surpassed her expectations.
That was why Jaylene made flirtatious comments when she asked Stella for help picking clothes yesterday.
However, Stella's reaction was beyond her expectations.
Stella even referenced what Jaylene had mentioned the previous night.
Feeling exposed, Jaylene clenched her fists and responded, "Date? That's ridiculous.
I accompanied Keegan for a routine health follow -up.
He was concerned about me taking a cab alone, so he offered me a ride.
Don't overthink it." “And how did you end up with a bouquet of flowers?" Jaylene blushed, stumbling over her words,
'We just happened to pass by a flower shop, and I suggested going inside." Stella glanced at Keegan with a soft
look, "You weren't this considerate when we were together." ‘Heck, you even abandoned me in the middle of an
argument!' she thought to herself.
Keegan felt a sense of unease under her scrutinizing gaze and averted his eyes.
Before he could speak, Jaylene swiftly stepped forward.
"Stella, if you're upset, direct it at me.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDon't put Keegan in an awkward position.
He had good intentions." Worried that Stella might direct her anger toward Keegan, Jaylene turned to him.
"Keegan, thank you for bringing me home.
Drive safely on your way back.
I really appreciate the flowers.
Thank you." As she reached for the bouquet, Keegan deftly avoided her grasp.
Jaylene stood there, taken aback, staring at him in disbelief.
"Keegan?" "The flowers aren't for you," Keegan said calmly.
Then who..." Before she could finish her sentence, Jaylene halted.
If the flowers weren't intended for her, they must be for Stella.
Keegan sidestepped her and approached Stella.
"Come with me." Jaylene froze, gazing at Stella in disbelief.
I Casually touching the flower petals, Stella asked, "Where to?" Keegan locked eyes with her and replied slowly,
"Back to Royalpark Villa."