Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 34

Cloudia felt like she was on the verge of exploding. Had it not been for Ursula's current dire state, she would've given Stella a piece of her mind.

Right now, she didn't want to waste her breath arguing over the phone. Taking a few deep breaths, she bit back her anger, "Where are you? I'm coming to you."

"Why do you come to me?"

"We need to have a serious talk!"

Ursula was deteriorating, and Cloudia wanted to resolve whatever issue Stella had face-to-face. Whatever Stella wanted, she was ready to give, just to have Tegan James back as soon as possible.

But here she was, ready to make concessions, and Stella couldn’t care less.

"I have nothing to talk about with you. Also, everything that needed to be said has been said clearly.

Mrs. Larkin, I can’t deal with the Larkin family drama, and frankly, I don’t need you as a mother. It’s better if we just act like we don’t know each other."

With that, Stella coldly ended the call.

Her phone was already a challenge to reach, and now she had directly hung up, leaving Cloudia trembling with rage.

Especially that line about not needing her as a mother, it made Cloudia’s heart stuffed with frustration.

Jaxon stepped out of the hospital room, only to find Cloudia looking utterly heartbroken. Without asking, he knew Stella must've upset her again.

Seeing Jaxon, Cloudia lamented, "Why is she like that? Couldn’t whatever grievances she has wait until Ursula gets better? Why now?”

No matter what she said, Stella wouldn’t have any of it.

Jaxon frowned, "I’ll go talk to her."

Cloudia lamented, "It’s not like we’re asking her for her life. Just to call Professor James, and she won’t even do that. How did I end up with such a daughter?"

They hadn't even reached the point of discussing organ transplants. If that were the case, would Stella broadcast to the world that she had no connection to them?

Jaxon remained silent.

Cloudia continued, "Ever since she came back, she refused to take our surname, which just shows she never truly wanted to be part of this family. I wonder what kind of people raised her, to turn out this way."

Initially, when Stella was found, Cloudia felt somewhat grateful to the Quinn family. But now, her grudges towards Stella had morphed into resentment towards the Quinns. She blamed them for not raising her right.

Jaxon frowned, "You should talk to the doctor. Ursula had a tough night; see if there’s anything stronger to alleviate her pain, no matter the cost."

Cloudia nodded, "Alright, I’ll go. Please, when you talk to her, be kind."

Despite her frustrations, Stella was key to Tegan's situation, and they couldn’t afford to upset her further.

Jaxon nodded, "I understand."

Cloudia went to find the doctor, while Jaxon headed straight to Silk-River Residences to find Stella.

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Back in the hospital room.