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?

still confused, looked at

whispered, "Don't you have

to do

He really felt like pushing him into the pond; maybe

unwilling to engage further,

Stella, then back

worried he might say something shocking, quickly excused herself.

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

gave Finley a chilling stare,

Was it really as

it had been any other guy, Ronald would have probably

gasped, "Man,

in his shin, Finley

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

stepped forward, patting Finley on

close 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 he finally found her. When Finley heard that Stella was of age, he fell silent, though his gaze towards

on the hook, and a