Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 38

When Yorick heard about his entanglement with Stella, his face instantly darkened. Without needing to ponder, he knew exactly why his mother, Imogen, had called him back home - and it was to discuss that damn Stella. A wench who had somehow managed to charm the elders of his family.

...

An hour later.

Yorick returned to the Quarry Manor, only to be met with Imogen's livid face, "What did you promise me yesterday? You said you wouldn't see Ursula again!"

Imogen's words were delivered through gritted teeth. Just thinking about the array of illnesses Ursula had contracted was enough to infuriate her. How does a decent woman end up with so many ailments?

It was one thing for the elderly, but Ursula was far too young to be suffering from so many health issues.

Yorick, his expression dark and foreboding, retorted, "Forget about me and Stella."

"What did you say? Are you really considering a future with Ursula?"

not about Ursula," Yorick cut

was a reason he couldn't progress with Stella. As Yorick recalled the man

to believe Ursula wasn't

it's not

picture, you can forget

six elders, each a formidable presence. Yorick's grandparents on both sides, along with Imogen and his

between Yorick and Ursula seemed to vanish. Exasperation gave Yorick a headache, "There's no future for me and Ursula, and I won't marry

their ground,

marry her. But you're well aware of why our family sought an alliance

It was because the Larkin

family, they couldn't protect that mine. And

Larkin family a second glance. Moreover, the mine was nearly depleted,

dire need of a replacement, rendering the Larkin family practically

uncle just received news that the heir