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.

starting at Caline tomorrow, and there will be a lot for you to handle since you’re not familiar with each department. If I were to go on a trip now and leave you alone in the company, you

to Wenham. “Isn’t that

as Wenham was about to respond, Stella handed him a walnut. “Dad, have one more.

tongue and accepted the walnut

her finger with a tissue, slightly lifted her chin, and said to

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

can always ask if I have something I don’t understand. What are the employees

only from you but also from everyone else in

and I can’t be too far behind

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

to enjoy your life. I need

experience all the activities there and take lots of photos.

that Stella had matured so quickly because of her

grow up so fast with Dad around,” but before he could, Stella handed him

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