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.

"Maybe we should whip up a little something in

the point where Idris wondered if Stella

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him a

close, he conceded. "Alright, but no

had led to severe nutrient deficiencies. The thought of Stella going through

added, as if stating the obvious. Stella had always

see

chili from the kitchen staff. She noticed

Ronald and Idris mid-discussion

"Thane's understanding,

to him, the sick

hearing about the Quarry family's threat to keep Yorick away from

Ronald's expression hardened.