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.

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 would struggle. I’m sure

“Isn’t that right?” she

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

tongue and accepted

tissue, slightly lifted her chin, and said to Wenham with a playful tone, “Dad, Darcie thinks

a smile,

I don’t understand. What are the employees

from you

too far behind her. I won’t achieve

say something, but Stella did not give her 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 up and stop depending on you

it’s time for you to enjoy your life. I need to grow up and become someone you

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

Stella had matured so

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

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