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."

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

your forehead,"

tightened around his neck, his words unexpectedly stirring a flutter

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

face so red,

at her wit's end.

quickly changed the subject. "Didn't you

chuckle softly. "You'll see when

raised an eyebrow. "Mysterious,

drive filled with sporadic conversation, they arrived at

to wrap her scarf tightly around her neck, hiding the marks that could lead to awkward questions. Could she ever

neck, Stella

her gaze, Ronald asked, "What are

been any woman in your life

his ignorance about the marks would

chin with a firm grip. "Getting bold,

"Just asking,

laughter made Stella involuntarily

the matter? Can't

I've had someone, or

supposed to say? It was