Chapter 2043

"Stop lying to me! I know you've drawn a line and regarded my family as outsiders, haven't you?" Timothy said.

Being a smart person, he could see the change in Renee's emotions. Although he was sad, he had to accept it.

"I don't blame you. Everyone is entitled to their choices. You chose to keep some distance between us because it might set you at ease. That's very normal," he said.

"Thank you, Grandpa. I'm glad that you can understand me." Renee stopped pretending. She admitted that her feelings toward the Hunts had changed.

There was now a rift between them.

"You don't have to worry about the kids' upbringing. I won't give them the wrong idea. I'll tell them their father, grandparents, and great-grandfather are very good people. I'll encourage them to come and visit you, too," Renee promised sincerely.

She wasn't a petty woman, and would never manipulate the children to vent her dissatisfaction toward Stefan. On the contrary, she always regarded the children as individuals i