Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella)

Xander and Ronald's conversation ended on a sour note.

Leaving the study, Xander headed straight to find Stella, who was still in the medical room.

When Yvonne announced she wanted to marry Xander, Lottie was immediately alarmed. Pulling her aside, she demanded, "What are you thinking? Is this something to be taken lightly?"

Even though Xander's feelings toward Stella were troubling, Lottie couldn't support Yvonne's reckless plan to resolve the situation. Yvonne was throwing herself into the mess.

For years, Ronald had treated Xander poorly. Xander was bound to hold a grudge against the Quinn family. If Yvonne went through with her plan, it would only lead to more animosity between her and Xander-a situation where they'd constantly be at each other's throats. What kind of mother could stand to see her daughter suffer like that?

Yvonne retorted, "I'm doing this to get back at Xander, that jerk."

Lottie's temper flared. "Have you lost your mind?"

This wasn't about revenge; it was practically self-sabotage.

Yvonne merely grunted in response.

Lottie felt a twitch at her lips as her daughter remained silent. "Are you serious about this?"

Yvonne nodded. "Yeah."

As soon as she nodded, Lottie gave her a light smack on the back of her head. "You silly brat, are you trying to ruin your life?"

How could she be so clueless? Lottie had always prided herself on raising Yvonne and Stella well all these years. But now, in critical moments, they seemed to falter. One had fled, and the other was considering marriage as a means of revenge. It was infuriating.

Yvonne protested, "I'm doing it for Star! With Xander's attitude, how can she have a peaceful pregnancy?"

Stella chimed in, "I can do it."

She nodded firmly, insisting that if Yvonne didn't go through with her plan, she could still have a peaceful pregnancy. But if Yvonne did, hearing daily about her fights with Xander would make it impossible for her to relax.

Yvonne began, "But..."

"Enough," Lottie interrupted, her face turning a shade of green in exasperation. Just when she had a moment's peace, Yvonne had to stir up trouble.

Yvonne was

about to argue further

when Lottie's phone rang. She stepped aside to answer it, her anger barely contained. Whatever was said on the other end, her response was icy and final. "Not happening." swnovel

Her voice, along with the gaze, held the same ethal edge as Ronald's had earlier. A moment ago, she was a worried mother, but now she resembled a lioness, fierce and unyielding. swnovel

Hanging up, she gave Stella and Yvonne a look. "I have to head out. Yvonne, take Star back to her room."

"Okay," Yvonne replied while nodding, suddenly meek under her mother's stern gaze.

Lottie had barely left when Xander appeared, eyes fixed dangerously on Stella, as if he was about to say something.

Yvonne quickly stepped in front of Stella, challenging him, "What? Looking for a fight?"

Xander's eyes were cold. "If you don't want Dan to die again, that document better be in my hands within three days."

Yvonne was taken aback. Three days?noveldrama

The threat in Xander's tone was unmistakable. She understood that failing to return whatever it was in time would have dire consequences.

"But why tell me?"

What did a man who was planning to marry someone else have to do with ? The memory of their time

in Sands City brought a sting to Yvonne's heart. Swnovel

Xander coolly replied, "I'm just informing you."

That was it—just a notification. The rest was for Yvonne to figure out. She'd pass the message to Dan anyway.

"Fine, but this has nothing to do with me. I'll call him right now," she said defiantly as Xander turned to leave.

Frustrated by Xander's implication that she was involved, Yvonne dialed Dan's number right in front of him.