Chapter 1221
Chapter 1221
Ste could immediately sense that the atmosphere in the room became somewhat awkward as soon
as Darcie spoke.
Wilfred’s friendliness disappeared, and the look on Edith’s face turned nonchnt. Daryl took a sip of
his wine without saying anything. Trevor’s gaze paused before he greeted her tly, “Hello, Darcie.”
Wenham stood up awkwardly and asked, “What brings you here?”
Darcie replied gently, “You forgot your blood pressure medication. I was worried that you couldn’t buy it
here, so I brought it for you.”
Trevor kept his lips pursed and remained silent. Blood pressure medication was not an emergency pill
like nitroglycerine; it was not needed to be always carried around.
However, Wenham did not think too much about it. He took the medication and said in a low voice,
“You could’ve just asked someone to bring it over. Why did youe personally?”
Darcie replied softly, “Mr. and Mrs. Hall Sr. have been in Rivera for some time now, and I wanted to pay
them a visit. And… I also wanted to share the joy of reuniting with Ste after waiting with you for so
long.”
Wenham felt a little conflicted.
Although Wilfred and Edith did not say anything about his remarriage, he could feel they were not
exactly happy about it.
Besides, the reason they gathered here was to reunite as a family. Darcie’s presence was just not
appropriate for an asion like this.
Wenham whispered to Darcie, “You should go back first. We’ll have a meal with Ste again when
she’s free some other time. Let’s give her and her grandparents some space today.”
Darice looked a little disappointed, but she did not argue with Wenham. Instead, she replied Mr. and
Mrs. Hall Sr. at least. Then I’ll leave.”
At this point, Wenham did not want to reject Darcie anymore. He turned around and gazed at his ex-
father-in-w, who shot him a look that said, ‘You’re a useless man.’
Wenham kept quiet.
Darcie gracefully walked toward them before putting a delicately packaged bag on the table. Then, she
greeted the elderly couple warmly, “Mr. Hall Sr., Jaylene knows that you enjoy calligraphy, so she
asked her friend to buy a Carpi fountain pen for you. I don’t know much about it, but Jaylene said that
its ink flow is consistent and steady, and its nib is very flexible too. It’s very good for practicing
calligraphy. I hope that you’ll like it.”
Ste nced at the box and noticed how beautifully packaged it was.
She had heard people talking about the brand, Carpi when Rainee sent her to learn calligraphy back
then. It was one of the four most famous brands in the market.
ording to her teacher, the Carpi fountain pen was a work of art in terms of precision and luxury,
perfect for those who strived for excellence. Its ink flowed effortlessly with even the lightest touch, and
it was a favored choice among high society in past times.
Depending on its design, a Carpi fountain pen could cost anywhere from a few thousand to even
millions.
Ste pursed her lips.
The gifts that Keegan had prepared for her were not as expensive; they were just two bags of premium
Da Hong Pao Tea and a box of cogen drinks.
They were not exactly cheap either. Keegan figured it was still Ste’s first time meeting them, so it
would be inappropriate to bring something too expensive. Moreover, he picked the gifts based on how
he used to give gifts to his grandmother on festive asions, which were not too extravagant but also
presentable at the same time.
However, Ste’s gift appeared to be a little shabby when ced with the Carpi fountain pen. Wilfred
swept his gaze across it and said tly, “It’s too expensive. You should take it back.”
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Darcie replied gently, “Jaylene spent a lot of effort to purposely get you this from her friend. Besides,
people who don’t know anything about calligraphy, like me, will never know how to appreciate this pen.
It’ll only gather dust and devalue its worth if I were to bring it back.”
Wilfred wanted to refuse further, but Edith patted hisp under the table, leading him to give up the
idea. Then, Edith smiled, “We’ll take it since it’s a heartfelt gift from Jaylene.”
Daryl stood up and took the bag after Edith said that. ’ Thanks.” He spoke tly.
Darcie seemed delighted as she handed Ste another bag. ” Ste, this is a gift I brought for you as a
token of our first meeting. Your father didn’t tell me he wasing to meet you in advance, so I didn’t
have much time to prepare. I hope that you’ll still like it.”
Ste was a little surprised as she declined, “It’s okay, Darcie.”
However, Darcie insisted, “Your mom and I were very good friends, and I’m very happy for her that
you’re well and alive. This is the least I can do for her. Please don’t reject it.”