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.

families had nearly broken down the Quinn family's door, all

daughter were out of reach, so many had set their sights on Stella. Unfortunately, all were turned away by

this, Stella couldn't help but give

came to a

said, "Let Idris accompany

"Oh."

plans besides driving, Stella hadn't expected it was to accompany her to see Old Mrs.

out of the car and respectfully opened the door

Ronald. "Then off I

""Wait."

out of the car, Ronald suddenly called out to her, his voice

the car

movement, Stella tensed, momentarily unsure of how

words wouldn't come. Her heart felt like it was about to leap out of her throat. However, Ronald was merely

down, she saw Ronald's well-defined fingers deftly buttoning up

at a loss

gotten

around her, the ends

saw Stella's flushed face and stiffened. "Why are you

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

her think he was

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