Chapter 1985


    Chapter 1985


    Ste watched Jaylene, a mix of surprise and respect brewing inside her. Despite the harsh


    confrontation at the Saun residence, where Ste had pped Jaylene, she still conversed calmly with


    Ste in front of Keegan. This was an unexpected show of tolerance.


    Ste knew Keegan was charming, so she did not understand his slow progress in extracting vital


    information from Jaylene. Her concern for his wellbeing grew. So, when Jaylene proposed they all dine


    together, Ste readily agreed, "Sure. We were nning to grab a bite anyway."


    However, Keegan declined, "I have to pass. Work''s calling at thepany."


    Their exchanged nces spoke volumes, both puzzled by the other''s intentions.


    Ste offered a smile, "If you''re tied up, don''t let US hold you back, spencer and I will keep Jaylene


    Keegan remained stoic, his thoughts wandering, ''Spence... I recall Vermont using nicknames for his


    high school girlfriend. Such terms are vague, yet so personal from those bygone days.1


    Seizing the moment, Jaylene gently coaxed, "You''ve been buried in work all day, Keegan. Grab a bite


    with US. You''re still recovering, and nutrition is key for that."


    After a pause, Keegan''s gaze shifted from Ste to Jaylene, and he nodded in agreement. Jaylene


    mistook his acquiescence as his inability to deny her, and a faint blush colored her cheeks. Observing


    the duo, spencer whispered to Ste, "What''s brewing between Keegan and Jaylene?"


    Ste responded with a neutral expression, "Better not to delve into things that don''t concern you. The


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    more you know, the more dangerous it bes."


    Understanding her warning, he nodded and remained silent.


    Elsewhere, Aurora emerged from the restroom, finding Aldor alone. Her curiosity peaked when he


    recounted the unexpected gathering. She asked," Ste and her ex were at the movies, and now


    they''re dining with Keegan and Jaylene?"


    Aurora mused, her fingers running through her hair in contemtion," Maybe I''ve misjudged her. Could


    she be seeking to integrate into this family rather than disrupt it?"


    Aldor offered no response, his expression unreadable.


    Intrigued by the potential dynamics between Ste, the formidable woman, and Jaylene, the seemingly


    innocent one, Aurora convinced Aldor to discreetly follow them.


    Meanwhile, Jaylene suggested Joplonese cuisine, a choice met with mixed reactions. Keegan turned to


    Ste, "What would you like?"


    Hand in hand with Coco, Ste replied, "Well have whatever Coco fancies."


    Coco''s eyes sparkled with excitement. She eximed, "Barbecue!"


    Spencer chuckled, yfully ruffling Coco''s hair, "The kid''s got taste. The barbecue spot downstairs is


    top-notch."


    Keegan gave a nod of approval, "Barbecue it is, then."


    Jaylene, however, frowned. Pulling Keegan aside, she expressed her distaste for barbecue, citing the


    lingering scent on clothes and itsck of elegance. She preferred simple, fragrance-free meals.


    Keegan listened and then made a decision. He said, "Then well have Joplonese cuisine."


    Jaylene''s face lit up, but her joy was short-lived. They ended up at the barbecue restaurant, with


    Keegan arranging for a Joplonese meal from a nearby restaurant just for her. Jaylene found herself the


    lone diner with a te of Joplonese food, starkly contrasting the group''s cheerful barbecue feast.