Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 197

Ronald effortlessly scooped Stella into his arms and made his way downstairs.

Glancing at her nightgown, he quickly offered her his jacket that had been resting on the sofa.

Stella wrapped herself in it, feeling the warmth Ronald had left behind.

"What's got you wandering downstairs this late?" Ronald inquired.

Stella hesitated, her stomach rumbling. She wanted to confess her hunger but was unsure of Ronald's stance on late-night snacks. He had always been strict about meal times and snacking habits.

But she couldn't bear it any longer.

"I'm hungry," she admitted, her eyes pleading.

Ronald raised an eyebrow. "You had a pretty hearty dinner, though."

Despite having a full plate at dinner, Stella's wide, watery eyes were hard for Ronald to resist. They made him want to tease her.

"Really hungry?"

"Very," Stella nodded earnestly.

Idris couldn't stand it any longer. "Maybe we should whip up a little something in the kitchen."

He knew how strictly Ronald monitored Stella's diet, almost to the point where Idris wondered if Stella had ever had her fill.

As expected, when he said that, Ronald gave him a look.

Idris backed down, "Ms. Quinn is really hungry."

Seeing Idris defend her, Stella cast him a grateful glance, but that didn't escape Ronald’s notice.