Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 273

Ronald eyed her for a moment before gently touching her forehead to check her temperature. Thankfully, it hadn't risen again.

His eyes softened as he asked, "What could I possibly hide from you?"

"Was Ursula getting kicked out of the hospital your doing?"

If anyone suggested it wasn't Ronald's handiwork, Stella would have laughed.

In a swift motion, Ronald pulled her into his arms, causing Stella to lose her balance and end up sitting on his lap.

"Ow!"

It hurt so much it was almost exhilarating.

Seeing her wince, Ronald asked, "Does it hurt again?"

Stella complained, "Be gentle, will you?"

It really did hurt.

Ronald apologized, "Sorry, I forgot."

"Forgot?" Stella couldn't help but shiver at the thought. How could he forget something like that?

"You better not forget."

Thankfully, he didn't claim to have forgotten about last night's ordeal, or she'd have nowhere to turn for justice, no way to hold him accountable. Ronald massaged her leg, asking, "Does it hurt here?"

Stella responded, "It's really sore."

legs felt like they didn't belong to

to massage

Stella pouted in response.

asked, "Haven't you been exercising these past few

implying daily exercise was must. Ever since leaving Ferrowland,

Stella nodded, feeling guiltily.

you'll run for an hour every

internally screamed at the thought. An hour? That sounded like

the Ursula situation really your

driver responsible for your accident two years ago. Whatever was said, I wasn't

didn't buy it. He had to know; claiming otherwise was

"What? Has our Stella

I look innocent to you?"

Ursula? That wasn't her. The only people who could touch her heart were the Quinns. No one else ever had. Ronald chuckled at

then speculated, "She must be desperate, planning to seek treatment

be leaving the country," Ronald stated flatly, his voice still gentle but his words carrying the weight

Ursula would struggle to find a doctor willing to treat her. Knowing she couldn't leave would drive her

stayed with Stella for a while before

Stella had just settled back into bed

her heart skipped a beat. She answered

fury burst through, "Be at the airport to pick me up

heart trembled. "You're coming to

How would she explain her injuries? Claim

huh? I've been on edge searching for you these past two years.

I

Stella, having

time, Ronald had gone to Portis City for such a long time, and it turns out it was