Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 88

Ronald raised an eyebrow at her stillness, "What's up? Do I need to come over there and carry you?"

"I'm...I'm just not hungry, that's all."

Before she knew it, Ronald had risen from his chair and was striding towards her.

His long legs closed the distance before Stella's mind could even catch up, and in a swift motion, he scooped her up and headed for the dining room. Stella let out a little yelp, her cheeks flushing a bright red beneath her mask.

Oh, heavens!

"Put me down, I can walk on my own."

Ronald looked down, "Decided to listen now, have you? I thought these years outside had turned you completely rebellious, beyond taming."

At his words, Stella's face turned even redder.

Rebellious? Well, maybe leaving home for so many years did look like rebellion in the eyes of Ronald, and even Mom.

Without further ado, Ronald carried her to the dining table and seated her.

"Take off the mask."

This time, Stella didn't resist, quickly removing the mask from her face.

Sitting across from her, Ronald naturally noticed her swollen lips.

"What happened to your lips?"

memories from the night before for both of

light in Ronald's eyes deepened, and Stella's

he

"I...I don't know."

if he didn't remember anything about last night? The thought was terrifying.

on her grew more

it was

made the atmosphere in the dining room a bit awkward. Stella couldn't bring herself to meet Ronald's gaze. Looking at her profoundly, Ronald asked again, "Did

"Uh?"

Dislike?

it feel like he

yet

stammered, and then quickly lowered her head

was

watched her, his eyes softening

finished

and scurried off, looking

Pse she was fleeing

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Stella's flushed face as he passed her. He turned to Ronald, "What did you

Finley

felt the weight of his

"No, not really."

took a sip

sat where

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