Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 489

Susanna stood frozen in the dining room, her face turning paler with each retching sound from the kitchen. Could it seriously be that bad?

In the kitchen, Barnaby couldn't hold it in any longer. He rushed to the garbage can and lost his lunch.

"Oh my god..." he groaned. "What did I just eat?" Another heave followed.

Susanna was speechless.

Silas and Enzo exchanged glances, silently agreeing not to intervene. Usually, they'd rush to help Barnaby, but not this time.

They picked the wrong time to visit Hull. Back then, they could barge in anytime they wanted when Hull didn't have a girlfriend.

That wouldn't work anymore. From then on, the guys would need to consider what Hull might be up to before dropping by. It was a headache they didn't need.

Susanna's heart was in her throat. She glanced over at Hull, then at the untouched plate of pasta he'd pushed toward her.

What was up with Barnaby's stomach? He'd only taken one bite, yet he was still retching in the kitchen.

She swallowed hard, setting down her fork and giving Hull a pleading look. "I'm full. Can I go upstairs?"

Hull squinted at her, his gaze sharp.

Susanna sniffled, her eyes watery and red. She looked absolutely terrified.

Hull thought to himself, How can someone be so timid? He hadn't even done anything, and she was already frightened out of her wits. Was this the kind of friend Stella had?

Hull didn't say a word. Susanna took a deep breath and asked again, summoning all her courage, "May I?"

Stella continued soothingly, "Don’t cry. I promise, Hull won’t hurt you."

Sure, Hull was intimidating when he was silent and stern. But Ronald had personally asked him to look after Susanna, so she trusted Hull would protect her.

But still, Stella hadn’t anticipated so many incidents would occur with Susanna staying with Hull. It was too much for Susanna, whose world had been peaceful.

Enough was enough. Stella decided to bring Susanna back with her.

"Really?" Susanna asked, her voice small.

"Really," Stella assured her. "No surprises this time. I’ll be on the evening flight, so we’ll see each other by tomorrow morning."

Stella wanted to say they could see each other the following morning if nothing unexpected happened.