Female Novel
Chapter 1692
Chapter 1692Felicity immediately elbowed Vermont and shot him a glare, "Oh, you and your big mouth!"
"Uncle Chandler, do we need to take a paternity test for you to believe me? We both know that our family tree is small. Grandmahopes | can contribute more to the family. Why would | let Coco stay outside if she were my daughter?" asked Keegan.
Chandler was at a loss for words.
Cordelia did not want her family to create any more headlines and become a laughingstock. So, she spoke up," Chandler, youand Baldwin should arrange to send everyone back."
Chandler took a deep breath after hearing that. He suppressed his frustrations and agreed to arrange transportation for theguests.
Cordelia turned to Keegan and said, "Keegan, come to my room later. | have something to discuss with you.""Sure, Grandma." Keegan nodded.
Cordelia felt a sense of relief upon the safe return of her eldest grandson. Feeling fatigued, she let Corrin help her upstairs torest.
Guests who had attended the memorial service began leaving one by one. Soon, only the Sauns and a few close friends ofKeegan remained.
Everyone was deeply concerned about what had happened during Keegan's disappearance. At the same time, the Saun familywas particularly interested in knowing why Jaylene had appeared with Keegan, especially Trevor.
Stella claimed that Jaylene knew Keegan's whereabouts and insisted on going to the hospital to search for him at the time.Despite aiding her in the search, Trevor did not truly believe that Keegan was there. Both he and Wenham thought that she wasbeing delusional due to her poor mental state at the time.
Trevor had merely indulged in Stella's wishes and willingly accompanied her in her madness. He felt particularly sorry for Jaylenebecause of the incident. After he informed Wenham about it, Wenham compensated Jaylene by increasing her authority atCaline.novelbin
Little did they know that Stella was not acting crazy at all.
Trevor's expression soured, and he gave Jaylene a cold look. She tightened her grip on the wheelchair handles, lowering hergaze.
Vermont could not wait any longer and rushed forward. He patted Keegan on the shoulder and said, "I knew you wouldn't havedied so easily!"
Keegan groaned in pain.Jaylene, visibly anxious, pushed away Vermont's hand, "He has not fully recovered yet. Be gentle!"She tugged at Keegan's coat and asked, "Are you okay?"
Her reaction left Vermont taken aback.
Surprisingly, Keegan did not reject Jaylene’s touch. He nodded and said, "I'm fine.”
Vermont suppressed his confusion and cleared his throat before saying, "Sorry. | got a bit too excited seeing you alive and well."He then turned to Stella and continued, "Come over, Stella! After a month of searching, the person you've been looking for isright here!"
Keegan looked toward Stella in the direction Vermont was yelling at and locked eyes with her.One had bloodshot eyes, while the other had a calm, collected gaze.
Stella had only taken a few steps forward when Marshall grabbed her wrist. She paused, turning to look at him. His expressionwas complex. He returned the gloves she had dropped earlier and released her, whispering, "Go ahead."
Stella turned around and walked toward Keegan.She had so much to ask him and to share with him.
However, before she could speak, Keegan asked with a distant tone, "Are you my ex-wife, or are you Marshall's girlfriend?"