Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 510

Finley had been grumbling, but when Ronald mentioned "even more," he snapped to attention as if jolted by a cold splash of water.

Before Ronald could say more, Finley cut him off, "No, no, it's fine. Really."

Stella glanced over at Ronald, thinking to herself that he was being a bit too harsh.

Finley was a neat freak, not to the point of obsession, but the man did love his daily showers. And the thought of him going to the Muliba Desert, where water is as precious as gold, seemed cruel. Finley would have a tough time adjusting to such a place.

But Ronald was a man of his word, and Stella knew better than to intervene. If she wasn't careful, she might inadvertently extend Finley's stay by another half year, and she feared he'd have a fit right there.

"Seriously, it's all good, but I need a moment to chill," Finley muttered, heading out the door.

Once he was gone, it was just Stella and Ronald in the room.

Stella finally said, "Ronald, don't you think that was a bit much? He's going to hold a grudge."

shrugged. "An important task there

was puzzled. "Wait, it isn't

raised an eyebrow at her and ruffled her hair,

comfort of his embrace, not saying a word. If there was a ruthless side to

quiet, Ronald knew what was going through her

her earlobe, teasing, "Are you

remembered the old stories

I really pregnant?" Stella looked up

something she had

warm lips across her

"Possibly," he said.

or two

yet?" Stella's voice carried a hint of

picked up on her

"You, you need to let go of me. Someone might

were so close that Stella