Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 197

Ronald effortlessly scooped Stella into his arms and made his way downstairs.

Glancing at her nightgown, he quickly offered her his jacket that had been resting on the sofa.

Stella wrapped herself in it, feeling the warmth Ronald had left behind.

"What's got you wandering downstairs this late?" Ronald inquired.

Stella hesitated, her stomach rumbling. She wanted to confess her hunger but was unsure of Ronald's stance on late-night snacks. He had always been strict about meal times and snacking habits. But she couldn't bear it any longer.

"I'm hungry," she admitted, her eyes pleading.

Ronald raised an eyebrow. "You had a pretty hearty dinner, though."

Despite having a full plate at dinner, Stella's wide, watery eyes were hard for Ronald to resist. They made him want to tease her.

"Really hungry?"

"Very," Stella nodded earnestly.

any longer. "Maybe we should

Stella's diet, almost to the point where Idris wondered

when he said that,

backed down, "Ms. Quinn is

defend her, Stella cast him a

conceded. "Alright, but

nutrient deficiencies. The thought of Stella going

doesn't gain weight easily anyway," Idris added, as if stating the

"Let's see what the

the kitchen staff. She noticed a few new faces among them but

and Idris

scoffed. "Thane's understanding,

Ursula to him, the sick one? What's he

his surprise, especially after hearing about the Quarry family's threat to keep

Ronald's expression hardened.