Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 130

So there it was, an appellation that got under Ronald's skin like a splinter, making it seem like Finley was out to snatch his sister or something, regardless of the fact that Finley had his own sister. Ronald challenged, "Why don't you bring yours out?"

Finley just clammed up at that.

Because, honestly? His sister was the furthest thing from the dainty damsel stereotype. Bringing her out would only fuel the fire of those ridiculous rumors that had already made the rounds once - whispers questioning Finley's sexuality, of all things.

Why did his sister have to be so different from the others? While their sisters were all sugar and spice, wearing dresses and growing their hair long, his sister had chopped hers off to join the army, strong as an ox.

"Fine, my sister's not the 'bring her to a party' type, happy now?" Finley finally retorted.

But, deep down, he couldn't deny Stella, that little rascal, was a looker. Especially after she'd left Ferrowland, her skin had become incredibly smooth.

That seemed to pacify Ronald, who glanced again at a photo Idris had sent him on his phone.

"What's she up to?" Ronald typed back.

"Eavesdropping!" came Idris' reply.

Ronald paused, "On whom?"

"The Larkin family."

habit? If she wanted information, couldn't she just ask him directly? There certainly

...

hospital, tension was thick in

their gazes heavy. She had no idea how much they

it was clear that they were suspecting something. Especially Yorick, who had

moment,

to tear that man into shreds. She took a deep breath, "Why are you all

wnoy

she was about to speak, Yorick

knowing, tightening the knot in Ursula's stomach. She wanted to nod, but the weight of Yorick's stare made her hesitate.

she managed a

so worked up? Just hang

they kept pestering

next? She found it hard to continue. Moreover, that man had already returned; it was merely