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."

wanted to end the conversation. It was becoming increasingly difficult for 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

neck, his words unexpectedly stirring a

I'm not feverish," she protested more forcefully

face so red,

at her wit's end. Could

you say you were taking me

mention of food made Ronald chuckle softly. "You'll see when

raised an eyebrow. "Mysterious,

with sporadic

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

her neck, Stella couldn't help but steal a few more glances

her gaze, Ronald asked, "What are you looking

been any woman in your life

hadn't been, then his ignorance about the

Stella turned more intense as he pulled her closer, lifting her chin with a firm grip. "Getting

"Just asking,

Stella

the matter? Can't I

hope I've had someone, or

to say? It was like walking