Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 383

Cloudia had been waiting outside the Horner residence.

She had come here the moment she heard Tegan returned home two hours ago, determined to wait as long as it took.

Whether it was because of the Larkin family's recent misfortunes or some other reason, she couldn't even get past the front gate.

The doorman had been firm, insisting she leave, saying Tegan wouldn't see her. But leaving wasn't an option. The thought of Ursula's suffering weighed heavily on her heart, urging her to persist. Finally, Tegan emerged.

Cloudia rushed forward, her voice trembling with desperation, "Ms. James, please, I beg you, help my daughter."

Tegan crossed her arms, her expression indifferent as she asked. "Which daughter are you talking about?"

Cloudia's face froze at her question, her voice caught in her throat. "My... my adopted daughter, Ursula."

"Oh, adopted daughter, huh? The way you were acting, I thought it was your own flesh and blood, Stella, who was in trouble."

Cloudia was momentarily speechless at the mention of Stella, her lips twitching as she struggled to respond.

at least come by

let me be clear, I wasn't planning on making this trip. It

see Ursula?" Cloudia was astonished,

She could hardly believe that Stella would want

you must have misheard. Star would

implying I can't hear straight? If that's the case, how can

hesitated, then relented. "Thank you

grew as

She scoffed, "Save your gratitude, and maybe start

chest tighten with frustration

about right now. The Larkin family's downfall was Stella's doing. What good could possibly come from

pressing. She had to stay calm. "You're right, Ms.

she turned

"Ms. James,

thanks, the Larkin

with mechanics. I'll

thinly veiled reference to the

all the evidence pointing to Ursula, the Larkin family had chosen to believe in