Chapter 201

Stella had slept peacefully through it all. No matter the turmoil the Quarry and Larkin families had found themselves in, she remained untouched by the mayhem. She was up at the crack of dawn, planning to head to her studio. But instead, Ronald took her to the hospital.

Stella was puzzled. "Why does Old Mrs. Zeller want to see me?"

Old Mrs. Zeller, the elderly lady who had previously helped Ronald at the hospital had called him last night, expressing a desire to meet Stella.

And so, bright and early, Ronald had brought Stella over.

Ronald said, "Probably because she's taken a liking to you."

"Huh? But we've only met twice. Does she have a grandson or something?"

It's often the case that when elderly women take a special interest in a young woman, matchmaking is usually their intention.

Ronald chuckled.

Affectionately pinching Stella's cheek, he said, "If that was the reason, do you think I'd bring you here?"

Stella was left speechless.

Well, no, of course not.

remembered back in Ferrowland, when she was just fifteen or sixteen, how the noble families had nearly broken down the Quinn

reach, so many had set their sights on Stella. Unfortunately, all were turned away by Ronald on the grounds that she was still too young! Back then, she had indeed been young, but what

help but give Ronald

car came to a

"Let Idris

"Oh."

there for additional plans besides driving, Stella hadn't expected

the car and respectfully opened the door for

glanced at Ronald.

""Wait."

suddenly called out to her, his voice tinged with

in, her back against the car door as he reached towards her

sudden movement, Stella tensed, momentarily unsure of how to react. Her face flushed red

but at that moment, the words wouldn't come. Her heart felt like it was about to

Ronald's well-defined fingers deftly

was at a

displeased. "The buttonhole's gotten loose; you can't wear this anymore." Stella's

her,

face and stiffened. "Why

Stella stammered, "I... well..."

sudden move had made her think he was about to do something

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