"What did you see through?" Renee asked eagerly.

This was the first time Stefan was speaking about this since he disappeared, so she was desperate to find out the truth.

"TL." Stefan muttered faintly, his head slipping down to Renee's shoulder.

"What is it? Tell me!" Renee demanded impatiently, but she got no response from Stefan.

In fact, she could feel his full weight now.

He had probably been trying not to lean on her completely earlier, but now, he was too weak to support himself.

Renee struggled a little under his weight, panting as she carried him.

"Hold on—we'll talk once I catch my breath." Renee couldn't carry him any longer.

a boulder and tried to lean Stefan against it, but his body slid down and dropped to the ground the moment she let go

panicked and squatted down to shake him, and only then did

face was deathly pale, and his lips

was clear that the

okay? You'll feel better soon!" Renee's eyes became watery, and she quickly wiped them and tried to stay

I won't blame you anymore as long

blame you no matter

new daddy for Adie and Abby either, and they'll only have you as

on!" It sounded like Renee was trying

moment, she realized that things like his betrayal and their separation all meant nothing in the

about him back then, and she was already grateful to

he was alive, she

a deep breath and carried Stefan on her back, energized

talking or stopping, she walked all the way downhill to

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