Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 329

Xander had been trying to shake off Ronald's pursuit all day. By the time he finally made it back to Southvale, Patrina, he was practically running on fumes. As soon as he stepped inside, he tossed his jacket toward Stella.

"Put this on," he said gruffly.

She had been wearing her pajamas when they left, and after all the chaos, her clothes were a mess.

Stella shot him a fierce glare, and Xander huffed. "Who are you giving attitude to? Let me tell you, I'm not Ronald. I'm not going to pamper you. Put it on, now."

Before he could blink, Stella threw the jacket back at him, hitting him square in the face. Enveloped in darkness for a brief moment, Xander yanked the jacket off, his irritation boiling over. "Seriously, with that attitude, I can't believe you managed to survive in Portis City without getting scammed," he muttered. "Most people would know when to lie low."

Stella snapped back, "Why do you care if I got scammed or not? Just give me my phone."

The entire journey, she'd been itching to call Ronald, but she didn't have her phone.

Xander's expression turned grim. "You're asking me for a phone?"

"Who else am I supposed to ask?" Stella retorted, clearly annoyed.

Xander asked, "Did you even bring a phone?"

mind flashed to the moment she'd thrown her phone behind her during the

now, have you?" Xander said with a

"Why didn't you pick it up

a step ahead of Ronald. You think I had time to fetch your phone? Has Ronald turned you into a spoiled princess all these years?" "Yeah,

was momentarily speechless. "Not a

Stella said, rolling

knew Ronald had indulged her far too

I've got years of pent-up frustration, and you do not want to be on

turned

her out of

Vel

in Patrina, he

for some rest.

hot shower, Xander collapsed into bed, his exhaustion catching up with him. But just as he was about

shook the entire

was out of bed and by the window, Down in the yard, Stella stood with a mischievous

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him, casting a reproachful

everything he needed to know. He turned to Stella, eyes narrowing.