Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella)

Yvonne couldn't quite figure out why Ronald was so insistent on her marrying Xander. What was his deal, anyway?

But honestly, after the whole document fiasco, it felt like she owed Xander a little something.

So when Xander kept pestering her about those papers, she decided it was time to track down Dan and get them back.

That wretched man...

Whether or not he used her this time was beside the point; he definitely threw her under the bus in front of Xander.

The more Yvonne thought about it, the angrier she got.

As soon as Stella heard Yvonne was planning to confront Dan, she grabbed her arm, "Wait, hold on. You can't just go."

The way Dan was treating Yvonne now... it was suspicious. Stella wouldn't be surprised if Dan's supposed "death" years ago was all a sham.

If that was the case, Stella figured Dan never truly loved Yvonne. Someone like that? Not worth her time.

Yvonne raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"

"He probably doesn't love you," Stella said bluntly. It was harsh, and she knew it might hurt Yvonne, but she needed her sister to prioritize herself.

Yvonne gave a small, sarcastic smile, "Oh, come on. You think I'm going over there for what, exactly?"

Stella hesitated, "Uh..."

Yvonne rolled her eyes, "For a romantic rendezvous?"

Stella was taken aback, "!!!"noveldrama

No, that wasn't it. She just didn't want Yvonne to see Dan again. After all, they'd just found him, and those old feelings were likely still buried deep within her.

Yvonne understood Stella's concern and patted her on the shoulder, "Don't worry. I'm not made of glass."

Stella frowned, "So, what are you-"

"I'm just going to get Xander's stuff back. That jerk thinks he can use me? Ha, we'll see about that."

Yvonne's voice was full of determination, especially when she mentioned dealing with Dan. Her teeth were practically grinding.

Stella still wasn't convinced, "But-"

"Oh, come on. It's just some guy trying to use me. Like I'd ever let him get to me."

At that moment, Stella connected

the dots. All that memory loss and pretending not to recognize her... Dan had to have an agenda came into her life. Now, he was

en he

probably using her all over again.

Yvonne noticed Stella's uncertainty, "You're not buying that, are you?"

"Buying what?" Yvonne gave her a pointed look.

Stella sighed, "You know, falling head over heels, losing yourself in him."

"Seriously? Do I look like someone who'd do that?"

Stella didn't answer, but she remembered seeing plenty of girls in Portis City who did just that. Back when they were working at the

studio she'd seen young net?

break down, lamenting, "I gave him everything, how could he love someone else?" or "We've been

together for three years, how could he just leave me?" It was

heart-wrenching.

Even when Stella and Ronald split, it was tough, but she couldn't stand seeing people so distraught.

Yvonne met Stella's worried gaze and took a deep breath, "Alright, alright. I'll get the stuff and be right back."

Her sister was so innocent, best not to corrupt her. Their big brother would blow a gasket if he found out.

Stella hesitated, "Maybe you should call Mom first."

Yvonne's eyes widened, "What?"

"Or drop a text to our brother."

Stella couldn't just let Yvonne leave without a heads-up.

Yvonne playfully flicked Stella's forehead, "Feeling bold, huh?"

Did Stella think she was still a teenager needing permission to out? It's been years since she

anything without thinking fo

step

herself.

"Okay, I'll be back soon. Be good, and make yourself some dinner," Yvonne said,

heading out with a reassuring wave.