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 you?"

he had encountered a

face clearly,

What was

his flawless heart

years ago, Finley had abruptly ended his medical career, turning away all patients. Still, his surgical prowess was often spoken of

What does is if you keep manhandling her, I assure you, Mr. Quarry,

his usually gentle gaze

Stella tensed at Finley's unusual display

words, Yorick felt an unfathomable chill but eventually loosened his grip

freed, Stella was immediately

okay?" he asked

"I'm fine."

massaged her sore

off Yorick, turning to Stella with a tender gaze, "Had enough to

a bite. Watching this bunch of people,

then. This place is filthy," Finley declared without a

shock, particularly Yorick, who couldn't fathom Finley's

What was their relationship?

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