Chapter 1952

Stella cast a glance at Keegan. He was visibly upset, torn between wanting to express his frustration and maintaining his fake memory loss. After a considerable pause, he blurted out, "If you thought I was dead back then, why did you go to the wishing well?" Stella had intended to tease him further, but Keegan appeared genuinely distressed. When he asked that question, his eyes even seemed to well up a bit. Stella relented. 'If he wants to continue feigning amnesia, I'll go along with it.' To her, there was no harm in indulging in his act as long as he returned and still held her in his heart. She did not see the need to intentionally stir the pot and make him upset. Stella knew that Keegan would take her words seriously. Meeting his eyes, she softly explained, "Because I don't want anyone else. Even in a sea of people, it's lonely without you." Keegan stared at her for a moment, then shifted his gaze away. His fair complexion gradually tinged with a hint of crimson, spreading