When Stefan regained consciousness, he realized that he was already laying on a hospital bed, his head wrapped in white gauze.

Renee remained by his side the entire time. It was only upon seeing his eyes open did she let out a sigh of relief.

However, she sounded distant regardless. “Since you’re up, I’ll be leaving now.”

In actuality, she worried for the man, but she didn’t want him to find out.

Before she left, she felt him grab her wrist.

“Are you alright? Did they do anything to you?” Stefan asked weakly.

Despite his condition, his beautiful eyes remained sharp as it scanned Renee’s entire body.

The woman returned his concern with a cold smile. “Thanks for worrying, Mr. Hunt. But you should worry about yourself first, especially with that strength of yours. I’m completely fine!”

She had loved this man for four years. Once upon a time, she wished for him to show concern toward her as well, even if it were just empty words.

Now, she no longer needed his love…

her cold attitude towards him and was stupefied. “Those people

had beaten them into the ground in order to escape after

off, Stefan stared into her eyes. He didn’t think this

felt like lasers were shooting through her mind. Keeping her cool, she responded, “I had to use your title,

they heard that you’re the heir to the most powerful family in the city, they were so scared that they begged for

family name was truly considered a trump

believable enough

stared at the woman’s slender figure, feeling conflicted as he remembered how she was being surrounded by

my title is useful in situations like these, why didn’t you use it

“Huh?”

with them. I’m sure it’d be quicker

the man and wondered. ‘What does he even

know how many children die

money do the beggars in front

know how much the sea level rises

woman’s words confused Stefan. “What does

would my business have to do with

Stefan’s expression darkened in an

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