Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 209

When Stella was ready to step out the door, Tabitha couldn't help but notice her limp.

"Boss, isn't there anything you can do about that leg? Have you seen a doctor?"

Stella shrugged it off. "Old injury. It's nothing serious."

It really only troubled her when the weather changed. Most of the time, she barely noticed it.

Doctors? Of course, she'd seen them. Whenever the pain became unbearable, she'd end up in a clinic.

But aside from some physical therapy, the medications never seemed to help much. Probably just how her body is wired.

Last night, the pain had jolted her awake, leaving her groggy and disoriented. Yet at some point, it had eased, giving way to warmth that lulled her back to sleep.

Thinking back, she recalled a strange sensation- cozy, slightly damp, and oddly comforting.

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rundown of

it was Ronald calling and answered

she could even speak, Cloudia's voice rang

it's you, isn't

"What are you

on the warpath. "The mess at Larkin Group...

sighed, realizing what

the Quarry family would naturally be the first to fall under suspicion. And now,

do you ever think things through? If those guys are really helping you

voice quivered with a mix of anger

had ulterior motives. Were they simply using Stella to take down the Larkin family? Stella scoffed. "What do they want in return?

"You..."

that she wanted

they disapprove of their future daughter-in-law being adopted and prefer the biological daughter?"

she could retort, Stella pressed on. "It's because your family's mines ran dry.

"Shut up!"

couldn't stand hearing that the Larkin family was just a pawn to