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.

by Stella's side. Everyone seemed to believe that Stella had no place in the Larkin family and that her only escape would be

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

and clear about her stance. She

was someone who hated complications and preferred to

attitude, Imogen's face was somewhat

tried every argument, even setting aside her own pride, yet Stella remained unmoved. Imogen's tone carried a

"I'll be going 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 in her hand, stamped her foot in frustration. The butler appeared behind her,

proud of? Aside from

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

for

would they treat her any

Stella's confidence came from, bold enough to even

the direction Stella had left, "Youthful pride, I suppose. She can't swallow

the butler's view, Stella was simply unable to digest the affront from

this opinion. She snorted, "She could've picked a better time and place for her tantrums. Let her make a scene with

weren't for the matriarch insisting Yorick marry Stella, claiming Stella's compatibility was exceptional, Imogen wouldn't give any of the

and even more so over Stella being the one to initiate the

was the matriarch's ultimatum

Stella's fearless demeanor, how could she possibly manage? Imogen was

me off! Which hospital is