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

cluelessness, whispered, "Don't

"What's that got to

him

Hull unwilling to engage further, it finally

at Stella, then back at

excused herself. "I'm going to check out the flower

was piqued. He

a chilling stare, causing

way! Was it really

guy, Ronald would have probably dealt with him harshly! His calmness now was

"Man, you're

a sharp pain in

dude, that was harsh. Was I

patting Finley on the shoulder.

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

on the hook, and a big one

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