Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

As Wenham contemplated silently, he couldn’t help but wonder, ‘Have I ever expressed any of those sentiments to her?’ Since Stella had returned to the family, they hadn’t really discussed his relationship with Darcie. He feared that Stella might distance herself from him because he had married another woman.

marriage. However, hearing Stella express gratitude felt somewhat awkward to Wenham.

He believed there were many other ways to thank Darcie. ‘Why does it have to involve a trip?’ he pondered.

Subtly, Wenham tugged at Stella’s sleeve, but she simply moved away in silence, leaving him speechless.

After the initial surprise, Darcie quickly regained her composure.

She spoke gently, “We’re family, Stella. There’s no need for you to thank me.

Taking care of this family is my responsibility as your dad’s wife.

“As for you, you’ve spent so many years apart from US, and your dad feels deeply saddened whenever he talks about it.

you to handle since you’re not familiar with each department. If I

to Wenham. “Isn’t

respond, Stella handed him a walnut. “Dad,

held his tongue and accepted the walnut

a tissue, slightly lifted her chin, and

Darcie and continued with a smile, “Darcie, there are so many people working in the

understand. What are the employees going to think of me if I need

only from you but also from everyone

far behind her. I won’t

the chance to as she added, “I know that you want the best for me, but Dad is getting older now. I need to grow

to enjoy your life. I need to grow up and

I’ll help you pack more clothes. You and Darcie should experience all the activities there and take lots of photos. So, you can take me there

conflicted, knowing that Stella had matured so quickly

with Dad around,” but before he could, Stella handed him another walnut and