The Untouchable Ex Wife by Mizuki Sei

Chapter 2040

Stefan's words brought silence to the two of them.

Stunned, Renee moved her lips. She wanted to say something, but in the end, she decided against it.

"Mrs. Hunt was right. I should leave. If not, things will get more troublesome when Grandpa wakes up," she finally said.

From Stefan's words, there was a possibility they would get tangled up again. If he was afraid of recalling their past and feelings, he must still harbor affection for her.

However, Renee was exhausted by it all. She wanted to stop feeling conflicted about such things. It was fine whether he still had feelings for her or not. All she wanted was a safe and peaceful life. If she kept getting mixed up with him, it wouldn't do any good. They would just get hurt.

Hence, it was unnecessary.

like an emotionless

stood rooted to the

step, two steps, three

other lower. It seemed as though they were two parallel lines that would never cross. They would grow further apart as they

"Wait!"

last, Stefan flexed his fingers. He still couldn't bear to

anything last night. Plus, you vomited everything. Why don't... Why don't you

bear to part with her. Spending even a short amount of time with her was precious to him. He greedily wanted to prolong that feeling,

reached the middle part of the stairs. She held the handrail of the spiral staircase, standing there gracefully. From afar, she looked like