Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 340

Ronald glanced down and noticed her cute little nose, turning a bit pink from the cold. Her cheeks, always a tad chubby in a charming way, were now rosy and warm.

Stella, already tired, leaned against him as he gently tousled her hair, and soon sleep began to tug at her.

His gaze wandered, and he noticed her towel was slipping. She had matured well over the years, and seeing what was half-hidden made Ronald’s lips curl into a smile. No one knew what new thoughts were stirring in his mind at that moment.

Stella seemed completely oblivious, her voice lazy as she spoke, "The situation Idris mentioned earlier- was Xander causing trouble again?"

"He wouldn't dare right now."

There was a situation with Mervin Burton that needed handling urgently, so Xander was too busy to cause trouble.

Stella opened her eyes slightly. "So, what's going on?"

"We need to head back to Portis City for a bit."

At that, Stella’s brow furrowed. "Aren't we going back to Ferrowland? I miss Mom."

Since Mrs. Lugar had been so supportive on the phone, Stella had felt much more at ease.

Ronald finished drying her hair, tossing the towel aside. "Want me to take you back first?"

"Huh?"

Ronald proposed, "I’ve got some things to handle. It won't take long."

"I'll just go with you," Stella replied, her soft voice full of affection as she wrapped her arms around his lean waist. She truly missed her mom but couldn't bear to be apart from Ronald.

Listening to her mumble and grumble, Ronald couldn’t help but smile mischievously. He scooped her up and playfully tossed her onto the small bed, following her quickly.