LOGINRenee wasn't dumb. She could hear the hidden meaning behind Stefan's words about 'real damage' and Quinton's remark about fate playing tricks on people.Maybe they were talking about the same thing. Maybe both of them already knew the truth. She was the only one still being kept in the dark. To her, following their lead and living according to their choices felt even worse than being a fool."W-What do you mean? Fate playing tricks on people? It's just an expression."Quinton took a step back. He couldn't bring himself to meet her gaze. He felt like a criminal being interrogated."Quinton, stop treating me like I'm dumb, will you? What exactly are you and Stefan hiding from me? If he won't tell me, fine. But are you really going to keep secrets from me too? I'm your sister. Your twin sister. We spent nine months in the same womb together!"Renee pressed forward, alternating between reason and emotion as she chipped away at Quinton's defenses.Just as she'd said, Stefan might be i
"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
The car drove through the city center in a high-profile manner and reached BC Airport. Jovan had bought an afternoon flight, so they had to wait for five hours. Of course, he had done it purposely because he wanted to spend more time with Renee.After parking the car, Jovan hypocritically glanced
Stefan was back in the familiar Everheart Manor. He had lived there with Renee and their children—it was full of his many happy memories. He subconsciously became teary. Hence, he turned away and pretended to be looking outside the French window.As a girl, Abby was sometimes ignorant. But she al
Renee looked down on herself most of the time. She found herself unable to stand by her rules. She claimed that she would let Stefan go and forget about him, and that wanted to start a new life. But when they met again, all her resolve crumbled. She would repeat her mistake when she met him agai
"Uh…" After some contemplation, Elijah nodded. "I know what to do, Mr. Hunt. It looks like you can see far beyond the current situation. Just leave this to me.""Of course, the most important thing is to have fun."Stefan remained calm; he didn't feel like he had stepped over the line. He merely w







