Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

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?

confused,

his cluelessness, whispered, "Don't you

that got to do with

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

engage further, it finally dawned on

Stella,

uneasy under his gaze, worried he might say something shocking, quickly excused herself.

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

chilling stare,

it

have probably dealt with him harshly! His calmness now

"Man, you're

pain in

dude, that was harsh. Was I wrong? She's just a

stepped forward, patting Finley on the shoulder. "She's

to Ronald 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 hadn't been more forceful when

hook, and a big