Keegan didn’t say much. He figured that with all the chaos, Wenham must have known something. Trevor’s silence wasn’t just about the reasons he gave—he probably had some resentment about Wenham marrying Darcie, who was a murderer.

Wenham called Keegan, but he didn’t say much. He just asked if everyone was busy since they hadn’t eaten together in a while. Stella was busy, and so was Trevor.

Keegan explained that Stella was tied up with a competition, and Trevor was dealing with Leighton’s contract termination.

Wenham was quiet for a while, and just as Keegan was about to hang up, Wenham asked, “Are you still in touch with your mother?”

Keegan knew about Wenham’s past from Trevor. He thought Wenham might be worried about him not being able to let go of Dahlia and giving her a chance to hurt Stella again.

Keegan replied, “She’s living in my father’s old house. I send her alimony every month, which is enough for her to live on. We don’t have any other contact.”

to dwell on it. He’d focus on being a better parent to

she were terminally ill? Would you forgive

medical costs, I can’t give her more

Keegan, but he ignored her calls. If something needed handling, he sent someone else. He wouldn’t let her get

for a

as selfish as Dahlia. She raised Wenham alone and protected the family business, though she was tough and

worried no one would care for him after she was gone. Darcie exploited this, presenting

felt lucky he ended his unhealthy family ties in time. He couldn’t imagine what might have

events. She made it sound thrilling,

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