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 was going to be this protective, huh? Did this mean Ronald planned to console Stella

was in for a long haul. Stella wasn't exactly known for being easy to comfort, and this whole ordeal was proving

forward. "Miss, a lady with the last name

she knew it was

she here? Was it because the issues with

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

her

aware that she and the Larkin family were no longer connected. Why keep any ties now? Ronald nodded in understanding and

made Finley uncomfortable. He quickly packed up his things,

"Have they been bullying you?" he inquired, referring to Yorick and the entire Larkin

bullying if it was one-sided,

softened as he kissed her hand, a gesture

her body temperature

before she could fully withdraw, Ronald released first, playfully flicking

a child anymore,"

hint of emotion at the term 'young lady.' "What would you like for dinner?" he asked,