Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 826

Not wanting to get dragged into it any further, Derek threw out a few words and stormed off.

Adelle was left standing there, stunned. Derek had never spoken to her like that before-never even raised his voice. Now he just snapped and walked away? Her frustration bubbled over, and she stomped her foot in exasperation.

Seriously, were these people going to be satisfied only when her whole life was in shambles? She still felt like she was stuck in Dan's grasp. He was doing this out of spite, all because of his late mother! Adelle fumed, barely keeping it together.

Just then, Leroy approached, "Ma'am, Mr. Derek asked if you could handle Mr. Miguel for a bit."

"Me?" Adelle asked, almost incredulous.

How was she supposed to deal with him? What did that even mean? Mr. Miguel was obviously still obsessed with that wild girl-how was she supposed to play along?

Adelle was so wound up, she felt like her insides were twisting.

...

Meanwhile, Susanna was left alone in the presidential suite of the hotel, with Barnaby for company. She brewed herself a cup of coffee, while Barnaby, sprawled out on the couch, was glued to his phone, binging parenting videos.

"Apparently, the best water temperature for formula is ninety-six degrees Fahrenheit," he muttered. "And you gotta make sure to burp the baby after feeding. Oh, then there's bath time, changing clothes-"

already?" Susanna groaned. The constant sound of baby-care tips made her head

the point? It's not like either

up, confused. "What's

mind. Knock

dirty diapers, Susanna lost her appetite altogether. She abandoned her coffee, slipped into the bedroom, and called

answered with that gentle tone of his, "Miss me

just did you meet with the Murray

to see me,” Hull replied

to cause trouble, but when

family, so she'd decided not to go herself. Hull

coming out now,"

replied, trying to keep the hurt out

made her blood boil. Since she'd already committed herself to Hult she figured she might as well get something out of Let Hultmake them

chuckle drifted through

He hung up.

drained, like

the door. "Susie, I really think you shouldn't just stay cooped up in