Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 227

After wrapping up his report on the Patel Group, Idris took a call. When he looked over, Finley was in the process of removing a splinter from Stella's hand. Stella, petrified by the minor procedure, refused to watch. Ronald, ever so indulgent, covered her eyes to shield her from the sight. Despite his efforts, Stella couldn't help but whimper in discomfort.

"There, there, it's all done now," Ronald soothed in a low whisper.

"This is the last time, right?" Stella mumbled hopefully.

"Don't even think about it. You'll need this treatment for at least a month, given your condition. Every three days, minimum," Finley interjected bluntly, showing no sympathy. Stella looked on the verge of tears.

Ronald shot Finley a frosty glare, signaling him to keep quiet.

Finley met Ronald's glare with a shrug, undeterred. "I'm just being honest. She might as well prepare her mentally."

"Does she need that from you?" Ronald challenged.

Finley fell silent.

was going to be this protective, huh? Did this mean Ronald planned to console Stella every time? Finley thought to himself as

long haul. Stella wasn't exactly known for being easy to comfort, and this whole

the last name Lawson has arrived, wishing

she

it because the issues with the

Cloudia had outpaced Yorick in efficiency, who had been taking ages to investigate the owner of Wave Residence without any concrete results. Meanwhile, the Larkins had quickly gotten to the root of their current problems. Ronald exchanged a glance with Stella, then gently stroked her soft hair. "Do you want to

shook her head.

no longer connected. Why keep any ties now? Ronald nodded

Stella made Finley uncomfortable. He quickly packed up his things, eager to avoid playing third

they been bullying you?" he inquired, referring to Yorick

was one-sided, and she

expression softened as he kissed her hand, a gesture that

her

she could fully withdraw, Ronald released first, playfully

a child anymore," Stella protested,

an unusual hint of emotion at the term