Chapter 763
The Untouchable Ex-Wife
Renee confessed to Mr. Q about her entanglements with Stefan. She felt he had a right to know about it, regardless of their relationship.
âI guessed as much.â Mr. Q was not surprised. He nonchalantly asked with a smile, âSo, have you decided?â
âI wonât remarry him, let alone give him custody of the two kids.â
Renee looked determined and gazed at the man in front of her intently. She took a deep breath and said with courage, âSo, I decided to get married to you!â
Mr. Q remained stoic to her answer. He said indifferently, âTell me why you chose me. You just want to keep custody of the two kids, right?â
Renee fell into a short silence. Then, she shook her head and said solemnly, âI think itâs more than that.
Iâm marrying you for way more than the kids.â
âWell, thatâs oddâ¦â Mr. Q smiled with interest and leaned closer to Renee. He reached out to caress her cheek.
âCould it be⦠Are you attracted to me?â
âI donât know.â Renee did not refuse Qâs touch. She bit her lips lightly and felt very torn inside. Her feelings were so complicated that even she herself could not understand her real feelings for himâ¦
âI wouldnât say Iâm in love with you. I wouldnât say Iâve fallen for you. I just think being with you makes me feel stable and at home. When I imagine the feeling of home, thatâs how it feels.â
âWhat about Stefan? Have you never felt this way with him?â
âTo be honest, I had this feeling when I first met him. He was cold and extremely unapproachable, but strangely enough, I somehow felt safe around himâ¦â
Renee somehow fell into deep thoughts and smiled in reminiscence. Her first meeting with Stefan came to her mind. The only sweetness she had had in that relationship came crashing back into her heart like a wrecking ball.
âYou wouldnât have known. I was stupidly in love at that time. The first time I saw him, I already imagined having children with him. I imagined sitting around with him and our children for dinner, watching TV, and going on trips.â
âWhen I was married to him, I tried my best to achieve my dream. Who would have thought⦠I got divorced before I knew it. Instead, I found this feeling in you.â
Mr. Q listened to Reneeâs sad but sweet narrative in silence and did not respond for a long time.
Renee soon realized that she was talking too much and went overboard. She coughed lightly and explained, âDonât get me wrong. I donât feel this way about him anymore. I only feel this way about you, so⦠I just want toâ¦â
âFake it until you make it with me?â
Mr. Q hit the nail on the head with his question.
Renee tightened her hand and nodded vigorously. âWell, I want to work in that direction.â
It had been four years, and another four years went by quickly. She had spent most of her life with an unworthy man and an unworthy relationship. It was time to start a new journey.
It might be difficult, but she finally felt the urge to open her heart and take a step forward.
âI see.â
Mr. Q gently cupped Reneeâs face. Then, he examined her with his deep, tender, yet complicated gaze.
Reneeâs beautiful face was flawless and perfect. She was small and delicate. She might appear soft, but her thin lips and bright eyes said otherwise. She was not easy to tame, but that was exactly what made her so irresistible.
âStefan. Oh, Stefan. Youâre the biggest fool in the world. Why did you let down such a great woman and let her run away?â thought Q.
âItâs my pleasure to get married to you and fake it until I make it, but⦠I donât want you to regret it. You can tell me your decision a week later.â
Mr. Q stroked Reneeâs cheek softly. He was very gentle and patient and treated her like she was the most precious thing in the world.