Chapter 2044
Chapter 2044
As Wenham contemted silently, he couldn''t help but wonder, ''Have I ever expressed any of those
sentiments to her?''
Since Ste had returned to the family, they hadn''t really discussed his rtionship with Darcie. He
feared that Ste might distance herself from him because he had married another woman.
Admittedly, Darcie had taken excellent care of the household since their marriage. However, hearing
Ste 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 Ste''s sleeve, but she simply moved away in silence, leaving him
speechless.
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After the initial surprise, Darcie quickly regained herposure.
She spoke gently, "We''re family, Ste. 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 thepany, 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, Ste handed him a walnut. "Dad, have one more. It''s good for
your digestion."
Wenham held his tongue and epted the walnut from Ste.
Ste wiped her finger with a tissue, slightly lifted her chin, and said to Wenham with a yful 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
thepany.
"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?"
"I want to learn not only from you but also from everyone else in thepany. Jaylene is so capable,
and I can''t be too far behind her. I won''t achieve anything if I keep relying on you."
Darice wanted to say something, but Ste did not give her the chance to as she added, "I know that
you want the best for me, but Dad is getting older now. I need to grow up and stop depending on you
and him.
"You''ve both done so much for US, and it''s time for you to enjoy your life. I need to grow up and
be someone you can rely on instead."
Then, she looked back at Wenham, saying, "Dad, I''ll help you pack more clothes. You and Darcie
should experience all the activities there and take lots of photos. So, you can take me there and be my
tour guide when I''m free."
Wenham felt conflicted, knowing that Ste had matured so quickly because of her past hardships.
He wanted to say, "You don''t have to grow up so fast with Dad around," but before he could, Ste
handed him another walnut and said with a smile," Okay?"
After munching on the walnut, Wenham reluctantly replied, "Sure."
Ste handed him a ss of water and stroked his back while saying to
Darcie, "Darcie, the flight is at ten tomorrow. Just bring some clean clothes and I''lle to take you to
the airport tomorrow morning.
"You should arrive in the afternoon. Once you get off the ne, 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 toe 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.
Ste had anticipated that she might use Wenham''s health as an excuse to decline the trip. It appeared
that Ste 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 Ste. Ste had put so much effort into nning this trip for them, and rejecting it outright
would surely upset Wenham, potentially straining their rtionship.