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.

department. If I were to go on a trip now and leave you alone in the company, you would

Wenham. “Isn’t

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

tongue and accepted the walnut

finger with a tissue, slightly lifted her chin, and

a smile, “Darcie, there are

something I don’t understand. What are the

want to learn not only from you but also

and I can’t be too far behind her.

to as she added, “I know that you want the best

so much for US, and it’s time for you to enjoy your life. I need to grow

You and Darcie should experience all the activities there and take lots of photos. So, you can take me there and be my tour

conflicted, knowing that Stella 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