Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted by Eleven Jewell

Chapter 2175

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 a bit."

obediently nodded and was led

the child was out of earshot, Cordelia inquired, "What

every detail

Cordelia listened, the graver her expression became. After a long while, she asked, "What do you

wasn't Dahlia's price for threatening her; it was the

wouldn't simply let that money fall into Dahlia's

glinting in her murky gaze. ’ Let it

help but cough after

for the fit to subside before pouring tea into

end of my days. Each day is

Cordelia had fallen ill as well, catching a cold on and off

pull her aside for a long chat, mentioning her father-in-law and Mr. Kane Sr., expressing her longing for them yet always ending with concern

with declining bodily functions. If things went well, she might have another two or three years, but if