Chapter 184

Stella glanced at Ronald and then back at the tranquil pond. "Are there any fish in here?"

"Don't underestimate this place, Star. There are some big fish in here that I've been taking care of."

When Finley and Hull arrived, they found Stella staring at the pond with a despondent look.

Finley noticed the swelling on Stella's lips and let out a surprised, "Whoa, what happened to your lip? Did something bite you?"

Stella remained silent, her eyes darting away, filled with evasion. She coughed awkwardly and turned her face away.

However, Finley, either genuinely clueless or pretending to be, remarked to Ronald, "How did she get hurt on your watch? Not exactly the protective brother, are you?" Ronald shot him a cold stare.

Finley continued, "Did I say something wrong? The Wave Residence is by the sea; didn't you take care of pest control?"

Hull, noticing Ronald's displeasure, nudged Finley. "Dude, zip it."

Wasn't it obvious to anyone how she got that wound?

still confused, looked at

cluelessness, whispered, "Don't you

that got to do with me

his head. He really felt like pushing him into the pond; maybe a good soaking would

engage further, it finally dawned on

at Stella, then back

something shocking, quickly excused herself. "I'm going to check out the flower field." She needed

away, Finley's curiosity was piqued. He turned to Ronald and

a chilling

Was it really as

probably dealt with him harshly! His calmness now was a

"Man, you're

pain in his shin,

harsh. Was I wrong? She's just a

stepped forward, patting Finley on the shoulder.

what his feelings for Stella were. Only Stella herself seemed oblivious, daring to run away before. Considering how patient Ronald had been with her over the years, it was a miracle he

the hook, and a big one at

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