Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted (Stella and Keegan) novel Chapter 2044

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.

“You’re starting at Caline 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 in the company, you would struggle. I’m sure your dad wouldn’t want that.”

Darcie turned to Wenham. “Isn’t that right?” she asked.

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

Wenham held his tongue and accepted the walnut from Stella.

Stella wiped her finger with a tissue, slightly lifted her chin, and said to Wenham with a playful tone, “Dad, Darcie thinks I’m baby.”

Then, she looked at Darcie and continued with a smile, “Darcie, there are so many people working in the company.

“I can always ask if I have something I don’t understand. What are the employees going to think of me if I need your help on everything?”

After munching on the walnut, Wenham reluctantly replied, “Sure.”

Stella handed him a glass of water and stroked his back while saying to Darcie, “Darcie, the flight is at ten tomorrow. Just bring some clean clothes and I’ll come to take you to the airport tomorrow morning.

“You should arrive in the afternoon. Once you get off the plane, there’ll be someone to pick you up. You don’t need to worry about anything. Just enjoy yourselves.

“Oh, by the way, I’ve also arranged for a doctor to come with you. After all, you and Dad will be alone in another country without US. Having a doctor with you will make US feel more at ease.”

Darcie was at a loss for words.

Stella had anticipated that she might use Wenham’s health as an excuse to decline the trip. It appeared that Stella had crafted a perfect strategy to push her away.

Darcie didn’t really want to go on the trip, but she couldn’t refuse outright because of Wenham’s affection for Stella. Stella had put so much effort into planning this trip for them, and rejecting it outright would surely upset Wenham, potentially straining their relationship.