Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 20

Imogen tried to catch Stella's attention for one more plea.

However, Stella was resolute, "Imogen, I'm sorry, but Yorick isn't the man I can entrust my life to."

Imogen was at a loss for words.

Stella continued, "I wasn't asking for his undivided attention, but he couldn't even offer me the basic respect I deserve."

Imogen muttered, "It..."

Indeed, Yorick had not shown Stella the respect she deserved. Even as his mother, Imogen couldn't justify her son's behavior on this matter.

"But what will you do? Without Yorick, your days in the Larkin family will be even harder," Imogen warned Stella, reminding her of her precarious position in the Larkin family. Despite their mutual disdain for Ursula, it was undeniable that she held a significant place within the Larkin family.

Stella remained silent, her gaze lowered.

Imogen went on, "Don't rush to give me an answer. I'll speak to Yorick about this, and we'll get Ursula out as soon as possible."

How irritating! The very thought of Ursula bewitching Yorick to such an extent infuriated Imogen. The idea of Stella and Yorick breaking up, allowing Yorick to be even more reckless with Ursula, was something Imogen couldn't stay calm about.

"The Larkins are all siding with Ursula. If you keep clashing with Yorick, it's you who will suffer," Imogen cautioned, urging Stella to endure.

future mother-in-law, Imogen vowed to stand by Stella's side. Everyone seemed to believe that Stella had

or not, haven't I always made it through? Imogen,

was determined and clear about her stance. She didn't want

hated complications and preferred to cut through

sight of Stella's firm attitude, Imogen's face

own pride, yet Stella remained unmoved. Imogen's tone carried

now," and forcefully placed a necklace in Imogen's hand before turning to leave. Imogen, wanting to say more but stopped by Stella's decisive departure and the sight of the necklace

so proud of? Aside from Yorick, who else would have

throughout Portis City, who else would be so blind as to marry her on

for

Yorick, would they treat her

where Stella's confidence came from, bold

Stella had left, "Youthful pride, I

simply unable to digest the affront

a better time and place for her tantrums. Let her make a scene with the Larkins if she wants,

claiming Stella's compatibility was exceptional, Imogen wouldn't give any of the Larkin daughters a second

Yorick and Ursula's dalliance, and even more so over Stella being the one

there was the matriarch's ultimatum to win Stella

fearless demeanor, how could she possibly manage? Imogen

Which