Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 552

Even though the matter over there was crucial, Finley just couldn't bring himself to go, especially to the Muliba Desert. The climate was harsh, and the threat of outbreaks loomed over it like a bad omen. Not even the most brilliant minds wanted to venture there, much less someone like him.

As Finley left, Dylan's mind wondered back into contemplation, and before long, Yvonne and Lottie arrived in the medical room with Stella.

Seeing Lottie, Dylan quickly stood up and greeted respectfully.

Lottie guided Stella forward. "Please tend to her wounds. Oh, and she might be pregnant. See what medication you can give."

Dylan's eyes widened.

Pregnant?

That sneaky Finley, setting him up like this! If he had only checked Stella's stomach and prescribed a bunch of meds, he'd be the one shipped off to that desolate desert with him.

He'd have a word with him later, that was for sure.

Dylan's hesitation, Lottie asked, "Is something

gathering medication safe for expectant mothers. She bandaged Stella's

in the study, Ronald lit a cigarette with a grim

caught it, agitatedly pulling out a cigarette and lighting it, his breath still uneven. "Is she really pregnant? Is the child

and dangerous, seemingly ready to explode and tear Ronald apart if the latter uttered a single

That one look was enough to infuriate Xander. "Ronald, that's my freaking fiancée, promised by our elders, spoken with clear intent. Who do you think you

his anger flaring up as he slammed a fist onto the desk. The force made

the room was so thick it was

smirked coldly. "Promised by elders? Do you forget the state they were in

best

his fingers on the desk, leaning forward slightly. "They were drunk off their minds. And as

as he recalled the scene.

drunk doesn't strip them of being elders," Xander snapped,

"Is your father still considered your

coot... did he deserve to be called an