Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 252

With Finley gone, Stella felt the weight in her heart finally lift.

However, Finley, in his infinite wisdom, decided to turn back to Ronald and ask, "Anything else feeling off with you?"

Stella could only think, "Great, the rock's been put back in place."

At this moment, she was seriously considering whether it would be possible to unscrew Finley's head from his shoulders.

"What else could he possibly feel? I've already given him some meds."

Her tone was sharp, as if she might physically attack Finley if he uttered another word.

Undeterred, Finley responded, "Come on, I'm a doctor. Isn't it my job to ask? That's no ordinary medicine. There could be side effects. What's the harm in asking?" Stella sighed deeply.

Was it really just a simple question? The insinuation in his voice was hard to miss.

Finley's gaze then briefly lingered on the scarf wrapped around Stella's neck.

"I was saying..."

"Finley." Ronald's cold voice cut him off before he could finish.

met Ronald's deep gaze, and in that instant, a light bulb went off in his mind -

going to scold the kid

With that, Finley left.

felt incredibly nervous, as if her

feel discomfort anywhere else?" she stammered,

Ronald's gaze was piercing.

he didn't respond, Stella cautiously lifted her eyes to meet his. The depth in them made her heart skip a

intimidating. Even though Stella had grown up around Ronald, she couldn't help but feel a bit scared of him.

felt a wave of fear but moved toward the bed, obeying his

more she could feel the imposing aura

closer, cautiously glancing

hand clasped around

Her breathing hitched.

"What are you..."

open his shirt collar to reveal several

No...

scratch marks? "Yeah, how did you get those?" She looked

examined her nails as if looking for clues. Even though she hadn't done anything, Stella felta pang of guilt

"Maybe from a fall?"

like these from a fall?

felt her face flush