Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

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.

was just fifteen or sixteen, how the noble families had nearly broken down the Quinn family's door, all in hopes of securing a

their biological daughter were out of 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

this, Stella couldn't help but give Ronald a

car came to a

said, "Let Idris accompany

"Oh."

hadn't expected it was to

of the car and respectfully opened the

glanced at Ronald.

""Wait."

Stella was about to step out of the car, Ronald suddenly called out to her, his voice tinged

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

momentarily unsure of how to react. Her face

speak, but at that moment, the words wouldn't come. Her heart felt like it was about to leap out of her throat. However, Ronald was merely adjusting

well-defined fingers deftly buttoning

at a loss

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

it around her, the ends hanging down just right to

Ronald saw Stella's flushed face and stiffened. "Why

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

her think he was about to do