Stella felt a surge of panic.
'I'm dead meat if Keegan catches me hugging Spencer, especially right after we got our marriage license.
I'd rather face death than his wrath.
Why does every encounter with Spencer lead to trouble? He's like a bad omen!' she thought, her mind racing.
Stella awkwardly pushed Spencer away and was about to call out to Keegan.
But then her attention was diverted as her gaze darted toward him and Jaylene, who offered him a water bottle.
Speechless, Stella's thoughts whirled, 'Great.
We just got our marriage license, and here is Keegan, sneaking out to watch a movie with Jaylene.
How's he going to explain this one?' Catching Keegan's intense stare, Jaylene turned and spotted Stella, who was inconspicuously close to a strikingly handsome man.
"Stella?" she blurted out, turning to Keegan in disbelief.
"That's Stella over there!" After her outburst, Jaylene scrutinized Keegan's expression closely.
His face was a mask of cold indifference, his eyes gleaming with a hint of mockery.
Jaylene smirked.
She suggested shyly, "Let's greet them, Keegan." Spencer, sensing Stella's discomfort, reluctantly released her hand.
He observed Keegan, noting a stark contrast from their previous encounters.
Previously, Keegan would radiate jealousy.
But now, he appeared utterly indifferent, as if Stella beside him meant nothing.
'Could his amnesia really be this strong?' spencer pondered.
"Stella,'’ Jaylene called out with feigned cheerfulness.
"What a coincidence! Are you here to catch a movie with a friend?" Stella, struggling to maintain her composure, met Keegan's eyes with a silent question.
She's well- known for her enduring affection toward her past loves.
It's surprising to hear you don't know this, Jaylene.
Seems like you're not as close to Stella as one might think." He added playfully, glancing at Stella, "And no, I didn't come to watch a movie with her.
She brought Coco here for a movie, and we just happened to bump into each other.
Seems fate hasn't finished with us yet." Keegan remained silent, his gaze thoughtful.
'If Spencer praises her character, it must hold some truth.
Yet he’s her ex...' Jaylene thought, her expression briefly faltering before she forced a smile." You're right.
My relationship with Stella has been rather brief.
There's much more for US to learn about each other." Turning to Keegan, Jaylene suggested, "Since we're all here, why not have a meal together? It will be a
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