Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 541

Was she really that easygoing in their eyes?

Would she call someone "Mom" just because they handed her a piece of candy? Although, it's not like Cloudia ever tried to charm her with sweets.

Ever since she arrived in Portis City, Ursula seemed to have a knack for stirring up trouble, as if she had a new trick up her sleeve every day.

Even during those two months in the hospital, Cloudia would pop in every now and then, staying just long enough to say hello before she left, like a flickering candle in the wind.

Cloudia's version of motherhood was a far cry from Lottie Lugar's, and because of that, Stella never took Cloudia seriously. She didn't acknowledge her then, and she sure wouldn't now.

Stella cuddled closer to Lottie. "I would never."

This brought a relief to Lottie as she hugged Stella tighter.

"That's good," she said, her voice dripping with playful pride.

If Stella had started calling anyone else "Mom", Lottie would have been beside herself. After all that the Larkin family put her through, she would have been relentless in her pursuit of justice.

Stella wrapped her arms around Lottie. "Mom, I missed you so much."

didn't you come back sooner, you little

mention of coming back struck a somber chord in Lottie's voice. Not just Stella, even she, with her

that had yet to heal. Her husband was gone, the Quinn Group

just glad you're back. That's all that

melted away, replaced by the relief of having

close for ten minutes, Ronald

any longer. "Alright, enough with

look. What did he mean, enough hugging? She could hug

away from her arms. "Star

widened

up at this. "Oh, you're hungry, are you? I heard you

smile. "It's good to feel hungen If you didn't, that wouldn't be a good sign. Not only would it be hard on you, but also on the little one

the mention of "the little one inside," her heart

her away, she quickly returned to Lottie's

her

Stella's worries from Portis

crying? No need to cry now, you're not a