Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 258

Carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders for so many years, Stella finally let it all crash down on Ronald.

It had been too long. No one knew how she had managed these years, especially after leaving Ferrowland, with the uncertain return looming over her.

She didn't know when she could be back by his side, uncertain of how much influence the Schultz family still had over him. That indescribable worry and longing tormented her every moment. "You have to take responsibility..."

Tears streamed down Stella's face, her grievances flooding out like a dam had been broken.

Ronald gently patted her back. "Alright, I'll take responsibility. Don't cry, okay?"

Stella sniffed, "You were supposed to anyway."

Her tears smeared on Ronald's shirt, leaving it damp.

He chuckled. "You messy little thing."

"Well, still yours." Stella retorted, not missing a beat.

Ronald pinched her cheek, but before he could say anything else, Idris's call came through again. It seemed like Ronald had urgent business.

He ended the call, not wanting to delay further. "It's still dark out. You should get some sleep."

Stella asked, "You're going out?"

He simply hummed in affirmation, kissed her forehead, and got up.

Stella remembered the scarf, stained with her blood and some dried spots she knew weren't hers.

As Ronald turned to leave, she clutched at his shirt. "Is it dangerous?"

the dealings of the Lugar family, and

was strong enough, still, she couldn't help but

meet her worried gaze, and something in his heart

"Be at peace."

he gently pulled his shirt from her grip, covered her with the blanket, and left the

Ronald was gone.

herself in the

how

wedding countless times, but never

marry her? Could

thoughts a whirlwind, Stella tossed and turned

blanketed the world, while inside, it was

the morning, the phone's vibration finally stirring her

buzzed

groggy from sleep, Stella managed a

so late, and

the mention of

Indeed, she had been.

excitedly said, "Got some thrilling news. Wanna

pondered for a moment. Could anything be

it

"What is it?"

closer so you can

Stella was curious.

footsteps faded, and through the phone

soovel

anger.