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."

you come back sooner, you

Not just Stella, even she, with her years of wisdom, had never faced

had yet to heal. Her husband was gone,

glad you're back.

away, replaced by the relief of having her

other close for

longer. "Alright, enough with the

look. What did he mean,

pulled Stella away from

eyes widened

perked up at this. "Oh, you're hungry, are you? I heard you haven't been eating well

her expression softening with a tender smile. "It's good to feel hungen If you didn't, that wouldn't be a good sign.

a pang at the mention of "the little one inside,"

she quickly returned to Lottie's

caught in her throat, thick with

her. All Stella's worries

No need to cry now,