Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 184

Stella glanced at Ronald and then back at the tranquil pond. "Are there any fish in here?"

"Don't underestimate this place, Star. There are some big fish in here that I’ve been taking care of."

When Finley and Hull arrived, they found Stella staring at the pond with a despondent look.

Finley noticed the swelling on Stella's lips and let out a surprised, "Whoa, what happened to your lip? Did something bite you?"

Stella remained silent, her eyes darting away, filled with evasion. She coughed awkwardly and turned her face away.

However, Finley, either genuinely clueless or pretending to be, remarked to Ronald, "How did she get hurt on your watch? Not exactly the protective brother, are you?"

Ronald shot him a cold stare.

Finley continued, "Did I say something wrong? The Wave Residence is by the sea; didn't you take care of pest control?"

Hull, noticing Ronald's displeasure, nudged Finley. "Dude, zip it."

Wasn’t it obvious to anyone how she got that wound?

Finley, still confused, looked at Hull.

Hull, seeing his cluelessness, whispered, "Don't you have a girlfriend?"

Finley's eyelid twitched. "What's that got to do with me having a girlfriend?"

Hull just shook his head. He really felt like pushing him into the pond; maybe a good soaking would clear his head.

Seeing Hull unwilling to engage further, it finally dawned on Finley.

He looked at Stella, then back at Ronald.

Stella, feeling uneasy under his gaze, worried he might say something shocking, quickly excused herself. "I'm going to check out the flower field."

She needed an escape.

As Stella hurried away, Finley's curiosity was piqued. He turned to Ronald and asked, "Did you…"

At that moment, Ronald gave Finley a chilling stare, causing him to swallow his words.