The Untouchable Ex-Wife

The atmosphere immediately became heavy.

Renee cleared her throat awkwardly and immediately leaped out of Jamie's arms.

"Big guy, we're not kids anymore, so don't say things like that.

It's late, and I'll get scared." She hated when men tried to blur the lines with her, especially when it was someone close to her like a childhood friend.

It was more horrible than bumping into ghosts.

Jamie laughed, offering her an apologetic smile.

"I'm sorry.

I was just joking." Even if he was a bit flirtatious sometimes, he was always respectful.

Renee tilted her body and looked at the manor behind Jamie, then smiled at him politely.

you be inviting me into your house? I haven't been there since we were kids." She was suspicious of Jamie's sudden appearance, and didn't believe

that her instincts were right—Stefan

inside and look around, so if Stefan

and gestured for

staying here alone lately, and it gets rather

but I was never able to get

would have invited you inside even if you hadn't asked me."

looked just

style, with

clues, but failed to find any

plummeted, and she sighed

looks like I've given myself too much credit again," she muttered with a bitter

trees and

you mean?" Jamie stood behind

childhood friend, but not all of them were