Chapter 45

Was her disgust for him because of Ursula?

Or was it because of that man squatting in her house?

In that moment, Yorick realized with a chilling clarity that Stella might truly not want to marry him. The thought of her reluctance suffocated him.

He gripped Stella's wrist tighter, "Come with me."

"I'll say it again, let go!" Stella demanded.

Yorick turned to face her.

In that brief moment their eyes met, Yorick saw an endless coldness in the depths of her gaze.

Her eyes were so cold... devoid of any warmth.

"Do you want to end up in the hospital like Jaxon?" Stella challenged.

Yorick was speechless.

That was when Finley stepped in, grabbing Yorick's wrist, "Mr. Quarry, you really need to let go of Stella."

are

night, he had encountered a stranger at Silk-River

Yorick saw Finley's face clearly, his

Yoder!? What was he doing

from Ferrowland, especially renowned for his flawless heart

Finley had abruptly ended his medical career, turning away all

specifics of who I am don't matter. What does is if you keep manhandling her, I assure you, Mr. Quarry, you won't leave this banquet alive

time, his

tensed at Finley's unusual display

felt an unfathomable chill but eventually

Stella was immediately pulled

he asked

"I'm fine."

massaged her

turning to Stella with a tender gaze, "Had

bunch of people, she couldn't stomach any

out of here then. This place is filthy," Finley declared without

entire room was in shock, particularly Yorick, who couldn't fathom Finley's protective stance towards

What was their relationship?

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