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.

along while, she asked, "What do you plan to do?"

was the cost Stella was willing to

she wouldn't simply let that

then reopened them,

"Let it go.

spring cleaning." She couldn't help but cough

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

tea, her complexion improving slightly before she said, I'm

into trouble, Cordelia had fallen ill as well,

every time they met, Cordelia would pull her aside

them yet always

didn't have any fatal illnesses, just old

well, she might have another two or three years, but if not, maybe just one

of this, Stella couldn't