The Untouchable Ex-Wife

The silence was deafening, and Renee inwardly counted the seconds as despair gripped her.

She had lowered her pride just to get an answer, but he refused to even give her that...

How cruel! Humiliated, Renee let go of Stefan's waist and smoothed her messy hair.

She cleared her throat and asked coldly, "So, it's because of Briar, right?" She hadn't wanted to think of it, but that seemed like the only possible reason.

He wouldn't be acting like this otherwise.

"Briar?" Stefan flinched in surprise, then fell silent.

Finally, he asked, "She went to you?" "Yes, she did!" Renee took a deep breath and wiped her face, deciding to be frank with him.

"She came to me with intimate photos of you both, acting like she had won a prize as she showed them off.

her because I know everything happens fora reason, but I'm just

Why...

do that?" Renee stared at Stefan's back,

did not

that affair, it might turn

a scumbag who was so good at pretending that you fell for

want to pretend anymore, but I don't know

why I was hiding for so

thought you would get the hint and give up looking for me, but I didn't expect you to be this

me, and I'm very confused

Renee looked at him suspiciously, not believing a word he

know what, Stefan? You're obviously trying to act like a

he was—they would just lead women on and enjoy

break up with me, so I don't think you're being honest with me." Stefan clenched