Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

She recalled the amusing scene from earlier and, now, observing the sluggish fish, couldn't resist kicking a pebble into the water.

With a splash, the plump fish jerked in alarm, its tail nearly swatting the nearby small koi.

Cordelia's eyelid twitched.

How much did this impulsive act resemble her mischievous grandson? Stella realized the effect of her action and quickly withdrew her foot guiltily, mustering a smile as she called out, “Grandma." Coco bounded over, clutching onto Stella's leg and chirping, " Stella, why did you take so long to come? I missed you~" Stella tousled the little girl's soft hair and said gently, "I bought you some little gifts, which took a bit of time." At the mention of gifts, Coco's eyes sparkled.

She tugged at Stella's sleeve, eager to leave with her.

"Go with this big brother first.

Great-Grandma and I need to talk for abit." Coco obediently nodded and was led away by Samuel.

Once the child was out of earshot, Cordelia inquired, “What did you two talk about?” Stella recounted every detail to Cordelia.

The more Cordelia listened, the graver her expression became.

while, she asked, "What do you plan to

for threatening her; it was the cost Stella was

she wouldn't simply let that money fall

then reopened them, determination glinting in her murky

"Let it go.

time to do some spring cleaning." She couldn't help but cough after

Cordelia's back, waiting for the fit to subside before pouring tea into a pot and

her complexion improving slightly before she said,

last, and I don't know if I'll last until your baby is born." When Keegan got into trouble, Cordelia had fallen ill as well, catching a cold on and off for a month, her spirits much diminished

infrequently, but every time they met, Cordelia would pull her aside for a long

for them yet always ending with concern for Keegan and

any fatal illnesses, just old age catching up

she might have another two or

this, Stella couldn't help but feel