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."

and was led

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

recounted every detail to

her expression became. After a long while,

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

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

her eyes, then reopened them, determination glinting in her murky gaze. ’

couldn't help but cough after

back, waiting for the fit to subside before pouring tea into a pot and offering it to her. "Grandma,

the end of my days. Each day is worse than the last,

a cold on

every time they met, Cordelia would pull her aside for a long chat, mentioning her father-in-law and Mr.

any fatal illnesses, just old age catching up with her, with declining bodily functions. If things went well, she might have another two or three years, but