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.

Ronald planned to console Stella every

for being easy to comfort, and this whole ordeal was proving

a lady with the last name Lawson

she

here? Was it because the issues

Meanwhile, the Larkins had quickly gotten to the root of their current problems. Ronald exchanged a glance with

her head.

agreement was public knowledge; all of Portis City was aware that she and the Larkin family were no longer connected. Why keep any ties now? Ronald nodded in understanding and subtly gestured to Idris, who took the hint and quietly

Ronald's doting gaze on Stella made Finley uncomfortable. He quickly packed up his things, eager to

alone, Ronald tenderly held Stella's delicate hand. "Have they been bullying you?" he inquired,

wasn't truly bullying if it was one-sided, and she certainly didn't

as he kissed her hand, a gesture that evoked warm

felt her body temperature

could fully withdraw, Ronald

anymore,"

a young lady," Ronald replied, his tone carrying an unusual hint of emotion at the term 'young lady.'