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.

not familiar with each department. If I were

to Wenham. “Isn’t that right?” she

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

his tongue and accepted the walnut from

chin, and said

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

the employees going to think of me if I need your

want to learn not only from you but also from

is so capable, and I can’t be too far behind her. I won’t achieve anything if I keep

to as she added, “I know that you want

time for you to enjoy your life. I need to grow up and become someone you can

the activities there and take lots of photos. So, you can take me there and be my tour guide when I’m

had matured

with Dad around,” but before