Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 510

Finley had been grumbling, but when Ronald mentioned "even more," he snapped to attention as if jolted by a cold splash of water.

Before Ronald could say more, Finley cut him off, "No, no, it’s fine. Really."

Stella glanced over at Ronald, thinking to herself that he was being a bit too harsh.

Finley was a neat freak, not to the point of obsession, but the man did love his daily showers. And the thought of him going to the Muliba Desert, where water is as precious as gold, seemed cruel. Finley would have a tough time adjusting to such a place.

But Ronald was a man of his word, and Stella knew better than to intervene. If she wasn’t careful, she might inadvertently extend Finley’s stay by another half year, and she feared he’d have a fit right there.

"Seriously, it’s all good, but I need a moment to chill," Finley muttered, heading out the door.

Once he was gone, it was just Stella and Ronald in the room.

Stella finally said, "Ronald, don’t you think that was a bit much? He’s going to hold a grudge."

Ronald shrugged. "An important task there that needs him."

Stella was puzzled. "Wait, it isn’t a punishment?"

Ronald raised an eyebrow at her and ruffled her hair, "Do you think I’m that ruthless?"

Stella snuggled into the comfort of his embrace, not saying a word. If there was a ruthless side to Ronald, it was one she wasn’t familiar with.

Seeing her quiet, Ronald knew what was going through her mind. He gently pinched her earlobe, teasing, "Are you still afraid of me?"

"Afraid? Of course not!" Stella replied. Though she remembered the old stories of Ronald’s wild side, she no longer felt any fear.

"Am I really pregnant?" Stella looked up at him, her eyes wide with disbelief.