Chapter 95

Yet, she couldn't decipher anything from the depths of his gaze, nor did she dare make any wild guesses.

Her breaths became heavier, more rapid. Uncomfortably, she nodded, "Yes, pretty much."

She was practically gasping for air at that point. How could it not be bad?

Her cheeks flamed up uncontrollably.

His voice, husky and close to her ear, asked, "Did you apply any ointment?"

"No."

It wasn't even a scrape. What was she supposed to do, go to the pharmacy and say what exactly? That she got a swelling from a kiss?

She didn't even know what kind of ointment to look for.

"Um, can I just sit up myself, please?" Stella muttered.

If his feelings for her were truly just brotherly, he needed to start setting some boundaries. Otherwise, what would happen when he found the woman of his dreams? That wouldn't be good, would it? Just the thought of Ronald with another woman made Stella's heart suddenly feel stifled.

Ronald uttered, "Hmm?"

not to notice her turmoil, watching her struggle with a flicker of

If the person you like finds out about us being

is it

Stella was speechless.

genuinely clueless or

'avoiding impropriety as the daughter grows

remarked, "Am I your

No, but...

How could he not see the point? It wasn't about him being a father figure or

they're grown up you're supposed to maintain a certain distance with the opposite sex unless they're your significant other. That's what

that, acting both like a

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as her guardian, he wasn't relieved, still repeating what she had been taught

mention of his past advice seemed to

listen well

have," Stella affirmed, nodding

obedient demeanor, Ronald affectionately ruffled

out to Finley's assistant, asking if Finley

Stella didn't hesitate

behind her back

If he

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