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,

in realization. So that was what Ronald and Stella were up to in the lounge; he was

What the...

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 you before." Ronald took the meds and was

a frosty look, cutting

mouth. "What I'm trying to say is, take it easy on her. Girls are delicate. At least wait until she fully recovers." Ronald gave Finley one last icy glance

couldn't help but chuckle to himself. "Xander thinks

Ronald had practically wrapped

protection. Xander wouldn't stand a chance. Finley recalled the time Xander had tried to take Stella away, and

BUMS

coaxed Stella out from under

resisted, wriggling away. "No,

for the injury. No need to be shy," Ronald

now he wanted to apply the ointment himself? She

can do

"You..."

I don't

Finley, still savoring his wine outside, nearly dropped his