Chapter 1045

Francine’s words nearly scared Seraphina to death. She gulped, trying to explain herself right away. “I-

It’s not like that, Aunt Francine! It’s just that the person who gave me this recipe has a… special identity. I don’t think she should be near Stef at all…”

“Really?” Francine asked doubtfully. She wondered, ‘The person wants to save Stef, but can’t go near him. Isn’t that just a contradictory statement?’

Seraphina sighed deeply and glanced at Stefan. She then leaned closer to Francine and whispered the truth to her.

The mother instantly understood, balling her fists as a conflicted expression appeared on her face.

Finally, she said, “Whatever, this recipe came from unknown origins, so we shouldn’t put too much effort into looking for that person. If that expert was just trying to reel us in with something good, then betrays us later, we’d be in trouble.”

“You’re right, Aunt Francine. I am worried that this person might plot against us, so I didn’t dare to use the medicinal tea. Nothing comes for free after all – who knows what their intentions are?” Seraphina nodded eagerly.

“Mhm, let’s not look for them,” Francine said absently.

The two started cooperating with each other, trying their best to make their decision sound reasonable.

Layla instantly realized that this expert was indeed quite ‘special’, and chimed into their conversation as well, “This medicine isn’t all that great, actually. If the ingredients aren’t measured properly, it could be harmful to the body instead. Who knows if this person is trying to do good? We shouldn’t trust them so easily.”

Stefan was silent the entire time, his expression dark and unreadable. He wasn’t stupid, especially when the three women had such bad acting skills. This only made him certain that Renee was special to him in some way.

They were not merely ‘afterlife buddies’.

“Alright, alright, you guys are being too noisy. I’m getting tired, so please give me some space.” The man chased them out coldly and shut his eyes.

“Stef, you…” Even though Francine wanted to talk to him, his sudden hostility made her keep her distance. “Okay, son, get some rest. I’ll find a way to cure your eyes.”

Francine and Layla then left the room rather unwillingly.

Seraphina let out a sigh of relief, her expression content. ‘Phew, that was close, we almost got exposed. At least we’re done talking about that now. Stefan is quite the trump card, as long as he protects me unconditionally, no one in the Hunt family can ever lay a finger on me! Conflict with in-laws is just a myth – conflict is only caused by the husband’s incompetence. As long as a husband is willing to defend his wife, no in-law would be able to give her a difficult time.’

“Stef…” Seraphina felt happy as she thought about it, and leaned her head against the man’s shoulder.

She intended to continue showing him love.

Unexpectedly, Stefan became rather distant. “You too, give me some space.”

“What’s wrong, Stef? Are you mad at me for throwing that recipe away?” Seraphina asked quickly.

“No.” Stefan comforted her. “My head is just a little fuzzy, so I’d like to be alone with my thoughts for a while.”

“Your head… is a little fuzzy? Is it because you remembered something?” Seraphina felt her heart jump once again.

“Should I have?”