Chapter 1443
The Untouchable Ex-Wife
Panicked, Renee pulled her hand back and accidentally knocked over Jovanâs cup of coffee.
âIâm sorry!â Renee hurriedly used a handkerchief to wipe up the spilled coffee, but in her panic, she forgot to modify her voice.
Jovan immediately became suspicious and grabbed Reneeâs wrist. âWho are you?â
âDidnât I tell you, Mr. Hunt? Iâm Brisa Stone! Donât get handsy with me-Iâm just selling my eyes, not my body!â Renee said teasingly as she tried to pull away, knowing she had to stay calm. If she panicked, she would give herself away.
âBrisa Stone?â Jovanâs gaze was void but his expression was alert. âIs that a name you just made up?
Are you really⦠not my old friend?â
âWhich old friend of yours do you think I am, Mr. Hunt?â Renee calmly asked him.
âYou feel like herâ¦â Jovan frowned contemplatively, then shook his head. âBut itâs impossible. She should be spending happy days with the one she cares about now. She wouldnât remember a useless man like me.âBooks Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updatesâ¦
âDonât say that.â Renee felt sorry for Jovan, and said earnestly, âI donât think sheâll feel that way since sheâs so important to you. Maybe sheâs not being lovey-dovey with someone else, and youâre always on her mind.â
âIâm always on her mind?â Shaking his head, Jovan chuckled bitterly. âI know my place wellâthereâs no way sheâd think about me. It doesnât matter anyway; Iâm just happy that I could have half a year with her in exchange for my eyes and health.â
An unusually tender expression softened his icy features as he thought about his time with Renee.
âThough it was brief, the time we spent together was so precious. I used to lie to myself and pretend we were a married couple back then.â He let out a soft sigh, then continued forlornly,â Unfortunately, I was useless back then because I couldnât see or walk. There were even days when I wanted to kill myself, but her support and company made me realize how wonderful it was to be alive.â
âYouâ¦â Renee exhaled deeply and said, âYou love her so much, but I donât think she deserves it.â
Jovanâs passionate love scared her because she knew that she had only stayed with him out of guilt.
Sometimes, she became impatient and wanted to leave, but unexpectedly, even those days were unforgettable memories for Jovan.
The thought filled her with shame and guilt, and she grew even more determined to donate her eyes to Jovan.
âItâs getting late. Weâre going to have the surgery the day after tomorrow. You should rest well, and Iâllâ¦
do the same.â Renee wiped away her tears and got up to leave.
Sensing the direction of where she was standing, Jovan reached out and grabbed her wrist. âAre you really not my old friend?â He knew that the possibility was slim, but she felt so familiar. The girl clearly had a different voice, but Jovan didnât know why he felt like he was talking to Renee.