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."

her to navigate. Moreover, his questioning implied that he didn't remember anything that happened after he got drunk last night. This realization made Stella

me feel your forehead," Ronald said

tightened around his neck, his words unexpectedly stirring a

me. I'm not feverish," she protested

face so

her wit's end. Could he not

"Didn't you say you were taking me somewhere

Ronald chuckle softly. "You'll see

raised an eyebrow. "Mysterious,

with sporadic

hiding the marks that could lead to awkward questions. Could she ever live it down if someone

on her neck, Stella couldn't help but steal

asked, "What are

there's been any woman in your life these

his ignorance about

Stella turned more intense as he pulled her closer, lifting her chin with a firm grip. "Getting bold, are we? Daring

"Just asking,

laughter made Stella involuntarily swallow

matter? Can't I

do you hope I've had

supposed to say? It was like walking into a trap she'd