Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 181

Ronald reached out and scooped her into his arms, settling her comfortably against his chest.

He fondly ruffled her soft hair. "Not bad, you do have a conscience after all."

Stella's lips twitched in response.

Ronald's warm fingertips gently traced the 'love bites' on Stella's neck. "Wow, those bugs really went to town on you, didn't they?"

Stella's mind went blank. As if something exploded within her, her blood heated up instantly. Her cheeks flushed a deep red as she grabbed Ronald's wrist. "Stop it, will you?" "Oh? Should I not mention it?"

Stella was at a loss for words, her face turning an even deeper shade of red.

Ronald lifted her chin with his long fingers, their eyes meeting in a moment filled with unspoken depths.

Stella's already tense nerves frayed even more under his intense gaze. "You..."

"Why are your cheeks so red?"

Stella was speechless. The memories of the previous night flashed through her mind, and she instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck.

Resting her chin on his shoulder, she mumbled, "Just pretend I have a fever."

It was becoming increasingly difficult for her to navigate. Moreover, his questioning implied that he didn't remember

your forehead," Ronald said

words unexpectedly stirring a flutter

me. I'm not feverish," she protested more

is your face so

wit's end. Could he

the subject. "Didn't you say you were taking me

food made Ronald chuckle

raised an eyebrow. "Mysterious,

filled with sporadic conversation, they arrived at their

hiding the marks that could lead to awkward questions. Could

marks on her neck, Stella

her gaze, Ronald asked, "What are you looking

wondering if there's been any woman in your life these

been, then his ignorance about the marks

hardened at her question. His gaze upon Stella turned more intense as he pulled her closer, lifting her chin with a firm grip. "Getting bold, are we? Daring to gossip about me?" Stella stammered, "I...I was just asking. Can't I

chuckled. "Just asking,

made Stella involuntarily

matter? Can't

do you hope I've had someone,

to say? It was like walking into a trap