Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 381

Finley strolled over to the liquor cabinet and poured himself a glass of red wine. Just as he took a sip, Ronald emerged from the lounge. Finley couldn't help but cough as Ronald shot him a disapproving glance. "What's got into you? Seen a ghost or something?"

Finley patted his chest. "You, uh, you were fast."

Ronald was left speechless.

Nearby, Idris was busy working on his laptop. He overheard Finley's comment and quietly decided it was time to relocate to another lounge area.

He had figured it out by now - keeping his distance from someone like Finley was a smart move. Get too close, and you might end up in a messy situation.

As Idris moved away, Finley realized he might have spoken too hastily. "I didn't mean - well, you know..."

He had heard some noises coming from the lounge earlier and had wisely decided to make himself scarce. But he'd barely had time to enjoy his wine before Ronald approached.

"Do we have any more of those ointment around for there?"

Finley was puzzled. "Huh?"

Ronald explained, "It's a bit severe."

the examination, and he hadn't anticipated

that was what Ronald and Stella were

What the...

blurted out something else but caught Ronald's warning glare and swallowed his words. He turned to the first-aid kit, found a couple more meds, and handed them to Ronald. "Use these with what I gave

with a

I'm trying to say is, take it easy on her. Girls are delicate. At least wait until

couldn't help but

Ronald had practically wrapped

recalled the time Xander had tried to take Stella away, and Ronald had looked ready to tear

BUMS

coaxed Stella

wriggling away. "No, I don't

injury. No need to be shy," Ronald reassured

It was embarrassing enough to be injured there, and now he wanted to apply the ointment himself? She felt like she

do

"You..."

don't

loud enough that Finley, still