Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 383

Cloudia had been waiting outside the Horner residence.

She had come here the moment she heard Tegan returned home two hours ago, determined to wait as long as it took.

Whether it was because of the Larkin family's recent misfortunes or some other reason, she couldn't even get past the front gate.

The doorman had been firm, insisting she leave, saying Tegan wouldn't see her. But leaving wasn't an option. The thought of Ursula's suffering weighed heavily on her heart, urging her to persist.

Finally, Tegan emerged.

Cloudia rushed forward, her voice trembling with desperation, "Ms. James, please, I beg you, help my daughter."

Tegan crossed her arms, her expression indifferent as she asked. "Which daughter are you talking about?"

Cloudia's face froze at her question, her voice caught in her throat. "My... my adopted daughter, Ursula."

"Oh, adopted daughter, huh? The way you were acting, I thought it was your own flesh and blood, Stella, who was in trouble."

Cloudia was momentarily speechless at the mention of Stella, her lips twitching as she struggled to respond.

"Could you at least come by the Larkin's place, please?"

Tegan shrugged, "Alright, but let me be clear, I wasn't planning on making this trip. It was your actual daughter who called me, asking me to check in."

"You say Star called you? Asked you to see Ursula?" Cloudia was astonished, disbelief etched on her face.

Stella, being kind to Ursula? It seemed impossible. She could hardly believe that Stella would want anything but Ursula's decease.

"Ms. James, you must have misheard. Star would never..."

"Are you implying I can't hear straight? If that's the case, how can you trust me to check on Ursula?"

“I...” Cloudia hesitated, then relented. "Thank you then."

...

Meanwhile, Stella had already been carried into Ronald's car when Tegan called her. "Honestly, this feels like a waste of time."

"Oh?"

Tegan continued, "The Larkin family dotes on her so much, Ursula would never leave them willingly."

Stella remained silent.

"Plus, you should've seen Mrs. Larkin's face. What kind of spell has Ursula cast over her?"

Tegan had clearly noticed Cloudia's deep-seated bias against Stella during their encounter.

Stella sighed, "Whatever spell it is, just make sure you give them hope."