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.

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 would struggle. I’m sure your dad

Wenham. “Isn’t that right?” she

Stella handed him a walnut. “Dad, have one more. It’s good for

tongue and accepted the walnut from

tissue, slightly lifted her chin, and said to Wenham with a playful

at Darcie and continued with a smile,

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

only from you but also

and I can’t be too far behind her. I won’t achieve anything if I

to as she added, “I know that you want the best for me, but Dad

to enjoy your life. I need to grow up and become

clothes. You and Darcie should experience all the activities there and take lots of photos. So, you can take

had matured so quickly because of

to say, “You don’t have to grow up so fast with Dad around,” but before he could, Stella handed him another walnut and said with a