Chapter 774

Stella: "So why would he snatch Susie from my sister right now?"

She honestly didn't get it.

If Dan Duff is butting heads with Lacey, wouldn't it make more sense for him to just sit back and enjoy the show?

What's the point of swooping in and taking Susie?

Ronald shrugged. "Maybe something's up between Lacey and Derek."

After all, those two used to be married, didn't they?

Stella hesitated. "But Susie..."

"Hey, don't worry about it, okay?" Ronald said gently, trying to ease her nerves.

And as always, Ronald's calm analysis helped Stella relax a little. She trusted him more than anyone always had, always would. If Ronald said Susanna would be fine, then she'd be fine.

***

With Stella settled down, things seemed under control-for now.

was running around like her hair

call back from Ronald. Gone was her usual bravado; instead, she sounded like a little sister who'd gotten in trouble

Hull-the one

how much

was low and warning: "Next time, keep your

spent forever calming the poor girl

I only said something because you told

Stella and Susanna were. The second she heard Stella's voice, she'd tried to zip

Ronald just grunted.

out, he's going to

way she could take on Hull. When

Ronald's messes for years. The guy was a pro. Even

always been

never cross him.

now

supposed to know Susie meant that

was

That meant Susanna was a big freaking deal to

was at his most lovesick, Yvonne had let Susanna slip away. The consequences... yeah,

are

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