Chapter 1276


    Albert had been living with Xenia recently to provide better care for the “baby” growing in her belly. He


    had also be remarkably amodating toward her needs. [Everytime I go to the bathroom, he’d


    worry that I might identally give birth in the toilet.] Xenia texted Ste.


    Upon reading that message, Ste chuckled for quite some time, picturing Albert’s anxious demeanor.


    He disyed the same behavior when Rainee sessfully 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 asional


    nces at Xenia only reminded him of the son he once had and not Rainee.


    Ste found it both amusing and pitiful watching Albert being manipted by Xenia’s fake pregnancy.


    Albert was quick to answer Keegan’s call. He seemed genuinely surprised and addressed Keegan with


    familiarity while engaging in light conversation. Though, Keegan had no patience for pleasantries with a


    man who had mistreated his wife. He cut to the chase and asked, “Mr. Jewell, are you


    considering selling the Spade mansion in Greenwood Grove? If


    Ste was shocked to hear that. She leered at him and thought, ‘Wasn’t he supposed to charm his way


    in?!’


    Albert was equally taken aback. “Why the sudden interest in buying that mansion, Keegan?” he


    cautiously probed.


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    ‘Could it be that something new is being developed in the area?’ he thought.


    With an arm casually ced around Ste’s neck, Keegan pulled her closer as he exined, “I was


    thinking of gifting it to Ste for her birthday.”


    Ste found Keegan’s tactic to be impressive.


    To buy a house two months in advance as a birthday gift was reasonable in Albert’s eyes when Keegan


    was the one who said it.


    “You make it sound as though the mansion wasn’t originally intended for Ste. Rainee wanted Ste


    to have it. I’ve been merely holding it in trust. We’re family, Keegan. You don’t have to buy the ce to


    gift it to her.”


    Keegan fell momentarily silent before calmly stating, “But she isn’t reciprocating my advances. I know


    she has always wanted the house; I just want her to be happy.” While exining, he absentmindedly


    yed with Ste’s hair.


    Ste had contemted using a deceitful approach, but Keegan’s methods sessfully caught Albert


    off guard.


    Eager to secure Keegan’s alliance, Albert voiced his support,


    “I did mention to Ste earlier that we should consider transferring the property to her name. However,


    as you’re aware, there have been numerous family matters demanding attention, resulting in the dy.”


    After a pause, he continued, ’ Don’t worry, Keegan. I’llplete the necessary paperwork with Ste


    by tomorrow. Consider it a gesture for my adoptive daughter.”


    Keegan did not even attempt to decline. “I appreciate it, Mr. Jewell,” he replied in disdain.


    Albert cleared his throat before saying, “No worries. By the way, Keegan, I have something to discuss


    with you.”


    “What is it?” Keegan asked. Ste had assumed Albert would want to discuss a potential project


    coboration with Keegan, but his actual request was unexpected. “Do you happen to possess the


    contact details for the Venerable Raphael Morghen? I’m contemting consulting him for a premonition


    for my son.”