Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 33

Ronald looked around the modest 1,000 square foot apartment, feeling somewhat headache.

He'd given her more than enough money over the years. Was this really how she took care of herself?

A phone call had summoned Idris. Stella was packed up overnight and taken to the Wave Residence. Gazing at the grand estate, Stella turned to Ronald, eyes widened in shock, "This is yours?"

"It's yours," Ronald corrected her.

And it truly was. The estate was in Stella's name.

The corner of Stella's lips twitched, "My own?"

"Yep, remember this place? You once mentioned you liked it."

Stella drew a blank. She had said she liked many places; recalling any specific affection for this place was hard. But she had always known about it in Portis City.

Yorick had once been interested in buying the estate when he found out it was unoccupied, tasking Orion with finding out who owned it. Despite Orion's efforts, the owner remained a mystery. Now, knowing the estate was hers, Stella was genuinely stunned.

"We're going to live here?"

nodded, "Yeah. There are some things to take care of in Portis City.

mentioned having things to handle, and she didn't pry. She rarely did when it came to

Stella moved into the Wave

from Mr. Quinn. Though it wasn't sent by your 18th birthday, it's never too late." The term "coming-of-age gift"

her a gift she craved for her coming of age. The gift had been in preparation by Ronald personally before their father's untimely demise. It was such a shame. Stella,

now, and Stella was safe too. "Rest

Stella nodded, "Okay."

the sea. As Stella settled in, she watched the dawn break over the horizon; the sunrise over the

and what Stella missed most was watching the

...

At the hospital.

with pain all

was beside herself with

throughout the night, his temper

even the strongest painkillers barely made a dent.

"Rick, any luck? Did she agree to call Professor

saying it all as the rest knew the

Stella hadn't budged.

frustration boiled over, "How can she be so cruel? This is a matter of life and

swept a glance at Yorick, then quickly turning away to hide her tears. Seeing her