LOGIN"What are you two talking about?"Quinton walked over. His gaze shifted back and forth between Renee and Stefan. He was trying to catch signs of unusual behavior.Clearly, the three of them were like people from different planets. Each carried their own secrets, and each held firmly to their own convictions. None of them would let the others see through them so easily."Nothing much."Renee smiled as if she had just switched her social media privacy settings to 'close friends only'. She had no intention of letting Quinton know about the complicated conversation she just had with Stefan."Nothing, really. I just told her to…"Stefan trailed off and looked up at the moon. Moments ago it had been bright and full, but now half of it was hidden behind drifting clouds, like a girl concealing her thoughts. It was also a reminder that the night had grown very late."Get a good night's sleep."Stefan let out a long sigh. The way he looked at Renee was gentle yet full of sorrow."That's
After saying that, Stefan turned around and walked away. He left Quinton standing there in confusion.As far as Quinton was concerned, he was the greatest victim of this family tragedy. He had endured every injustice and every hardship. He hated every member of the Hunt family from the bottom of his heart.Yet he also knew how important Stefan and the entire Hunt family were to Renee. For her sake, he had been willing to force himself to let go of his pain and hatred. It was all so she could finally have the happy ending she deserved.Now, the person who had seemingly started all of this was the one refusing reconciliation. Not only was he refusing it, but he apparently harbored even deeper resentment."Could there really be another tragedy? Something even worse than what happened to me?"Quinton had wanted to confront Stefan and demand answers, but as he watched him walk away, somehow looking lonelier and more defeated than ever, he found himself affected by that sorrow. He subco
Quinton looked at Stefan. There was confusion in his eyes, but even that was overshadowed by anger.Quinton clenched his jaw and grabbed Stefan by the collar. "Listen to yourself. What kind of nonsense is that? Tell me, what price could possibly be worse than an innocent child being separated from his family for decades, unknowingly manipulated, and forced to go down the wrong path? Do you really not feel even a shred of guilt?"The child he was talking about was himself.A long time ago, Quinton had already suspected that something was wrong. He and Renee had been born together, yet he had somehow been declared dead and then vanished without a trace. Someone had to have pulled strings behind the scenes.He just hadn't known who that person was. It wasn't until now. Stefan not only admitted it, but he did so with shocking confidence. He even acted as if he was the victim. Quinton couldn't understand it.His anger and hatred suddenly felt pointless."Of course I feel guilty towa
Stefan shrugged and gave no response to Quinton's question."You went through all that trouble to get her away from us just to talk privately. I doubt it was only for that same old topic."His gaze turned sharp.It really was an old topic.Everyone knew exactly what kind Stefan meant to Renee, so countless people had asked him the same question before.Even he didn't have an answer. In the end, the only thing he could blame everything on was fate.Maybe Renee owed him something in a past life, because in this one, it felt like she was tied to him completely. She was destined to spend her whole life repaying that debt."Sometimes, I wish her taste would change too. At the very least, I wish she wouldn't stay trapped with one person forever, especially someone who was never right for her. Someone who'll only bring her pain."As Stefan spoke, he lowered his cold gaze. He seemed deeply troubled.Some debts had nothing to do with right or wrong. Both he and Renee were innocent peop
Quinton's attitude instantly made the atmosphere tense.Instinctively, Renee stepped between the two men and demanded, "Quinton, what are you calling him out here for?""Why are you getting so worked up? I'm your brother, not your enemy. Are you really about to go to fight with me over him?"Quinton looked at Renee coldly. His tone was just as harsh.The two stood facing each other. It almost seemed like they were in a duel.Joanne, Abby, and Adie could sense something was wrong, too. They all held their breaths."Adie, Abby, it's bedtime. Let's head upstairs." Joanne didn't want the kids to witness the unpleasant scene, so she gently led them upstairs."Okay! Goodnight, Daddy. Goodnight, Mommy. Goodnight, Quinton. You guys should sleep early too. Don't fight!"Abby tried to play peacemaker, but in her mind, these three fighting was hardly anything new."Come on, Abby. They're old now. They can't fight anymore."Adie grabbed Abby's hand and said seriously.Stefan, Renee, and
As far as Renee was concerned, Stefan seriously had issues.Every now and then, he'd say things that completely threw her off and act like there was some blood feud between them. Whenever she tried pressing him for answers, he'd avoid the topic and change the subject. It drove her insane every single time.It happened again and again. It got to the point where they would always part in anger after getting into the same heated discussions.Each time that happened, she swore to herself she would never deal with him again. Yet every single time, the moment he got even slightly closer to her, she hopelessly fell right back into the same cycle.Honestly, she wasn't even angry at him anymore. She was angry at herself.The two of them stayed silent the entire drive back to Everheart Manor.But when they got home this time, Joanne, the kids, and even Quinton were all there.The group sat together on the living room couch watching a movie, and strangely enough, no one mentioned where t
Renee was relieved to hear that nothing went wrong at home."I'm going to see Joanne." Renee went upstairs without any hesitation and rushed toward Joanne's room. After resting for a few days, Joanne looked so much better."You're home…" Joanne said. At first, she was standing beside the window and wa
Amber's eyes lit up, showing admiration for Renee. "Ms. Everheart has kids? And they're fraternal twins? She established a company, too? She's awesome! I never expected a woman could be so amazing! She's a great role model for women!"To Amber, the most amazing woman was Luneth, who managed her f
"It isn't your fault," Quinton said. He shook his head and glanced at Renee, who was following him. A long sigh escaped him. "Stefan is annoying, but after some thought, I think some of his words made sense."Renee frowned, and stopped herself from complaining. Instead, she asked, "Which part?" If sh
"If you live well, you won't let him down. He always put his interests first. If you live well, he'll think it's a profitable bargain for him. Given that he's a businessman, it concerns his reputation and abilities. You can't make him lose face. Don't you think so?" Renee went on."You're right! I go







