The Untouchable Ex-Wife

"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.

boulder and tried to lean Stefan against it, but his body slid down and dropped to

panicked and squatted down to shake him, and only then did she realize that

was deathly pale, and his lips had turned a horrible blue-black

clear that the poison

carry you downhill now, okay? You'll feel better soon!" Renee's eyes became watery, and she quickly wiped them and tried

I won't blame you anymore as long

you no matter what choice you

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

on!" It sounded like Renee was trying to convince herself more

that things like his betrayal and their separation all meant nothing in the face of

him back then, and she was already grateful to see him

long as he was alive, she would

took a deep breath and carried Stefan on her back, energized by her

she walked all the way downhill to the campsite with Stefan on her