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.

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

“Isn’t that right?”

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

tongue and accepted the walnut from

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

continued with a smile,

if I have something I don’t understand. What are the employees going to think of me if

not only from you but also from everyone else

far behind her. I won’t achieve anything if I keep

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

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

I’ll help you pack more clothes. You and Darcie should experience all the activities there and take lots of photos. So, you can take me there and be my tour guide when

that Stella had matured so quickly because of her past

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