Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella)

Susanna exclaimed, "Again? Going out again?"

Hull just gave a nonchalant grunt and turned to leave.

As Susanna heard his response, her heart tightened once more.

Just as Hull reached the door, she asked, "Can I not go?"

Oh, great-grandma, she really didn't want to go out, especially not with this man. Those situations they always ended up in, they were terrifying.

Hull turned back, gave her a sideways glance, and then walked out without a word.

Susanna screeched inwardly, "Oh gosh...save me!"

Left alone, Susanna picked up the phone with trembling hands and saw that the call had ended.

She quickly redialed Stella.

Stella picked up almost immediately. "Hey, Susie."

"Star, if you don't get back to Ferrowland soon, I might not live to see you again."

The last ordeal nearly did her in. And now, there was another...

Especially after hearing Hull say, "Move it," Susanna had a feeling that this time might be even worse.

Even if she had a heart of steel, she couldn't handle the constant fear that came with being around Hull. Stella paused at her words, and then chuckled, "Don't be silly, Hull will protect you."

Susanna was at a loss. Was this supposed to be comforting?

Stella continued, "I've sent someone to find your mom and Tania."

"When exactly are you coming back?" Susanna's voice was tinged with urgency.

Finding her mom and Tania was one thing. But right now, the paramount fact was her unwillingness to stay near Hull - it was too scary.

Stella replied, "If all goes well, tomorrow."

"Could something go wrong?" Susanna asked.

Stella answered, "You never know."

Last time, she was supposed to head straight to Ferrowland from Cyris Isle, but Ronald had some issue, and she ended up in Portis City.

"Even going home has its surprises?" Susanna uttered, despondency palpable in her voice.

She had no clue what was going on outside, only that it was dangerous. The only way to escape Hull's proximity was to wait for Stella to return.

Stella reminded, "Look, I know you're on edge right now, Susie, but you have to face reality." "What reality?"

She didn't want to accept anything right now.

Stella responded, "Your mom might have gotten tangled up with the wrong people. The peace in your world might be shattered."

It was harsh, and Susanna might not

be ready to digest it in just a few days. But Stella had to say it, especially since her people were out there with no news yet. Having been around the Quinn family for years, she was used to life's ups and downs. But the tranquility in Susanna's life might be gone for good.

"Even if you're scared of Hull and dangers around him, you have to understand that anywhere you go now might be just as dangerous," Stella continued.

Susanna was silent. Her heart clenched even tighter at the revelation.

Yes, everywhere was dangerous now. She had been hurriedly packed off by her mom to another country. And who would've thoughtnoveldrama

Ferrowland wouldn't be safe either?

From Portis City to Ferrowland, Susanna came to a stark realization - the people her mother had crossed were not to be trifled with.

Overwhelmed, she broke down, "Star, please... Please come back, soon."

Right now, all Susanna wanted was for Stella to return as quickly as possible.

Stella consoled, "I got it, please don't cry, okay?"

Gradually, Susanna calmed down, beginning to come to terms with the changes in her world.

After hanging up, Susanna bit her lip, clutching her phone.

It was then that Barnaby came up to her. "Susanna, Boss wants you downstairs. We have to go."

Hearing her name called out, Susanna couldn't help but shiver.