Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 221

After all, Yorick had run into Ronald a few times before, memorably so due to the rather extreme circumstances of their encounters.

Now it was time to reveal to him that Ronald was the heir to the Lugar estate.

Stella looked at Ronald, stars in her eyes. “Are you going to meet Thane Quarry?”

Ronald replied, “Do you want me to meet him?”

Stella nodded. “He’s a good man.”

Indeed, from Stella’s perspective, Thane stood out as a paragon of integrity within the Quarry family. Especially after hearing about his youthful exploits, she couldn’t help but hold him in high esteem.

Moreover, when her engagement to Yorick had been abruptly announced two years ago without her consent, Thane had been livid, criticizing Imogen and the Larkin family for their improper conduct.

Ronald chuckled softly, tenderly ruffling Stella’s hair. “You go on with Finley.”

At the mention of leaving with Finley, Stella’s heart skipped a beat, knowing all too well what that implied. She cautiously hooked her finger around Ronald’s.

Ronald let out a soft laugh. “Scared?”

Stella shook her head. “No. You go ahead.”

Though she claimed not to be frightened, deep down, she was terrified. This fear stemmed from her aversion to needles, a phobia more intense than most children’s, possibly due to the numerous injections she endured as a child because of her frail health, especially during the winter months.

One particularly vivid memory was of Ronald returning from school wanting to embrace her, only for it to end in an injection while she was feverish.

However, generally speaking, children who were physically weak tend to have particularly strong bodies as they grow up. If it weren't for that kidnapping incident, her legs wouldn't be in such condition now.

Ronald, full of affection, took her hand and squeezed it gently. “Go ahead, I’ll be right there.”

“Okay.”

So, the dreaded injection was inevitable.

Stella gave Ronald a longing look until his figure disappeared from sight, then she went to the dressing room to grab her phone before seeking out Finley.

Finley was already preparing. Upon seeing her, he reassured, “Relax, I’ve gotten pretty good over the years. It won’t hurt.”