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.

do you plan to do?"

her; it was the cost Stella

course, she wouldn't simply let that money fall into

closed her eyes, then reopened them, determination

"Let it go.

some spring cleaning." She

pat Cordelia's back, waiting for the fit to subside before pouring tea

a sip of tea, her complexion

than the 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

every time they met, Cordelia would

them yet always ending with concern for Keegan and

just old age catching up with her, with declining bodily

have another two or three years,

couldn't help but