Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 1005

With Hull nearby, Susanna’s world felt almost tranquil compared to the chaos unraveling elsewhere. Plenty had happened to her lately, but even so—she was safe under Hull’s protection. It wasn’t quite the same as life back in Portis City, but here, at least, she still felt treasured.

Meanwhile, Black Gate had descended into total turmoil—set off by none other than Susanna herself. Especially within the Murray family, things were exploding.

For years, Derek had doted on Adelle Nelson; he had indulged her every whim, treated her softly, even loved her deeply. And now, it had come to this: he was insisting on a paternity test for their children. The news left both Ivanna and Leanne furious.

“Dad, how could you? We’re your own daughters! How can you doubt us—how can you doubt Mom?” Ivanna shouted, her voice raw with outrage.

Derek Murray’s face was stony and cold. After being provoked yet again by Barnaby over at Susanna’s, he’d come back unwavering in his decision. He was going through with the test. No matter who begged or pleaded, nothing and no one would sway him now.

He looked at Ivanna, his gaze steely and remote, lingering on her unremarkable face—a face, he thought, truly lacking in beauty. He’d never found Ivanna or Leanne particularly attractive, but they were his daughters, born to Adelle. He never held it against them.

But now… Now his heart was nothing but a bitter tangle of anger and disappointment. “Let’s go,” he said coldly.

“Father!” Ivanna all but screamed. So after everything she’d said, he was still determined? Nothing she could do would change his mind?

She broke down: “Did Susanna put something in your head? That snake has been out to get us ever since what happened to her mother! She’s always been trouble—you can’t honestly believe her!”

The whole room tensed at the sound of Susanna’s name.

Derek’s breathing grew ragged. He couldn't help remembering Susanna’s eyes—so strikingly like his own—then glancing back at Ivanna, searching her features for any resemblance, but finding none.

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