Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

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Chapter 489

Susanna stood frozen in the dining room, her face turning paler with each retching sound from the kitchen. Could it seriously be that bad?

In the kitchen, Barnaby couldn’t hold it in any longer. He rushed to the garbage can and lost his lunch.

“Oh my god…” he groaned. “What did I just eat?” Another heave followed.

Susanna was speechless.

Silas and Enzo exchanged glances, silently agreeing not to intervene. Usually, they’d rush to help Barnaby, but not this time.

They picked the wrong time to visit Hull. Back then, they could barge in anytime they wanted when Hull didn’t have a girlfriend.

That wouldn’t work anymore. From then on, the guys would need to consider what Hull might be up to before dropping by. It was a headache they didn’t need.

Susanna’s heart was in her throat. She glanced over at Hull, then at the untouched plate of pasta he’d pushed toward her.

one bite, yet he was still retching in

and giving Hull a pleading look.

her,

her eyes watery and red. She

himself, How can someone be so timid? He hadn’t even done anything, and she was already frightened out of her wits. Was this the kind

word. Susanna took a deep breath and asked again, summoning all

for her. He nodded and said, “Go

She leaped up and dashed upstairs, locking her bedroom door

Stella saw Susanna’s name on her phone in Mist Bay. Her heart ached a little. It hadn’t even been two days, but she knew the drill by now. If Susanna

be back tonight. Nothing’s going to stop

was already arranging for someone to pack up their things.

trembled on the other end. “Star, I’m

sweetie. I know you’re scared. You’ll stay with me when I’m back,

traumatized she felt the first time she saw Ronald in a fight. It left her

“Don’t cry. I

was silent and stern. But Ronald had personally asked