Jaylene was delighted, thinking she had guessed it right.
[Stella usually doesn’t talk much. Keegan, why would you want to catch a break from her? Did you two get into a fight?] Stella was getting better at imitating how Keegan texted as she replied: [ She and Aurora don’t get along. They’d start arguing as soon as they see each other.
It’s just too noisy at home.] The explanation was perfect and conveniently matched what Aurora had previously fed to Jaylene.
Jaylene consoled: [Stella does have a bit of a temper. Mom and Dad would always ask US to tolerate her whenever we can.] Then, Stella stopped texting back again.
After not getting a reply for a long time, Jaylene felt anxious and decided to call.
Stella did not answer the call. Instead, she hung up and messaged her: [ The line here is very bad. Text me if there’s anything.] Jaylene had no choice but to continue typing: [Keegan, how have you been recovering lately? Stella has been staying with you for some time now.
Have you remembered anything?] Stella replied: [Nothing’s changed.] Jaylene probed: [Keegan, since you still can’t remember anything after staying with Stella for so long, haven’t you considered asking her to move out? I mean, you two aren’t married yet. People might say things if she stays with you.
[Besides, she can’t get along well with Aurora, too. Their constant quarreling might strain the relationship between our families over time.] Stella smirked, thinking Jaylene’s plan to drive her away from Keegan was good.
Then, she texted: [Let’s talk about this some other time. Stella would complain to Grandma whenever I suggested she leave. I can’t stand it at all. She does nothing all day and doesn’t find any work to do. She’s already an adult, yet she can’t think independently at all. It’s just irritating to see her.
] Jaylene was taken aback and did not respond for a while.
Stella felt nervous, wondering if Jaylene had noticed anything amiss.
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