So, what happened next?


    Urs ended up wearing that dress, while Ste was left to choose an old-fashioned one from Urs''s closet.


    Thinking back, Ste really hadn''t said anything about it.


    Seeing Jaxon silent, ise could guess it had something to do with Urs. He was fuming, his face turning a shade of stormy blue.


    "I''m telling you, Mr. Quinn is livid because Star didn''t get the proper care in Portis City these past two years. All the trouble ourpany is facing now is because of Mr. Quinn''s rage.''


    In other words, without Ste speaking up, this matter wouldn''t just blow over easily.


    Jaxon snapped back to reality, his face also storm blue. "So what do we do? Are we supposed to grovel at her feet? When she first came back, didn''t we treat her well? It was her who kept stirring up trouble with Urs."


    He recalled the epic showdown between Ste and Urs two years ago. Even though they eventually stopped Ste from sending Urs behind bars, she had nearly ruined Urs''s life- almost left her crippled. Thinking back to Ste''s attitude then, she had been like a wildcat.


    ise spat out, "And you''re still talking about it? You''re driving me insane. You handle this mess."


    Thinking about how he nearly froze to death in Spring Hill today, and now dealing with Jaxon''s attitude, ise was on edge.


    Jaxon''s expression darkened.


    He had to handle it? How was he supposed to do that? Was he really expected to kneel before Ste? Could she even ept that?


    Ronald brought Ste back, and by the time she wasid in bed, her temperature had stabilized.


    With a touch of indulgence, Ronald stroked her forehead. "How are you feeling? Still hurting?"


    Ste nodded with a pout, looking up at him. "It hurts."


    That area hurt especially bad.


    She hadn''t expected Ronald, usually as gentle as a gentleman, to turn into a wild beast in bed. Her voice was hoarse from screaming and begging for mercy, but he was relentless. Ronald chuckled softly, yfully pinching her nose. "If it hurts, then lie down and be good, okay?"


    Seeing Ste''s uneasy expression, he indulged her further, pinching her cheek. "What''s on your mind?"


    Ste looked up at him. "What if Mom finds out? Will she disown me?"


    The thought alone made Ste feel utterly embarrassed. Waking up this morning, the person she dreaded facing the most was Ronald.


    Having gotten past that hurdle, she now dreaded facing Mrs. Lugar the most. Oh, to think what expression she''d have, knowing her son had been ''taken'' by Ste.


    She''d probably want to give Ste a piece of her mind, right?


    Considering her mother''s fierce reputation, Ste couldn''t help but feel a bit intimidated.


    Ronald''s smile softened even more. "Scared?"


    ""You don''t look scared at all."


    Why wasn''t he worried in the slightest?


    Ronald kissed her nose. "If she finds out, just say I forced you, alright?"


    Ste was initially shocked. Could that really work?


    But eventually, she looked up at Ronald, her eyes full of stars. "I admire you."


    Ronald ruffled her hair. "Try to sleep, okay?"


    After saying that, he got up to tuck her in properly.


    Ste curled up. "You''re leaving?"


    "Not leaving, just meeting someone. They should be here already."


    "Oh, then go ahead."


    Feeling feverish, Ste became somewhat dizzy and tired.


    Ronald hadn''t been gone long before she started drifting off.


    Then, Susanna''s call came in.


    "Star, you won''t believe it. Even with the Quarry family pulling strings at the hospital, Urs still got kicked out." Ste was surprised. "She actually got kicked out?"


    Susanna confirmed, "Absolutely. The


    hospital was swarming with security, I saw Cloudia crying as she took Urs out. I mean, with her health, she''s not going tost long out of the hospital, right?"


    Ste asked, "Can''t she go to another hospital?"


    If not that one, what about other hospitals?


    Susanna sighed. "Please use your brain. With someone targeting Urs to the extent that even Yorick can''t handle it, do you think any


    hospital in Portis City would dare take her in?"