Chapter 937
The Untouchable Ex-Wife
Quinton donned an apron and went to work in the kitchen. He grinned pleasantly and responded, âIâm not the best cook out there. Itâs simply that I am mature at a young age. Therefore, Iâm accustomed to performing duties like purchasing groceries, cooking, and washing clothes.â
Renee leaned against the wall, staring at the busy but organized man as she wondered how many dinners he mustâve prepared to be this acquainted with cooking.
âQuinton, could you tell me how you survived all these years?â she asked, phrasing her words carefully, afraid that her question might trigger his pain.
The knife in his hand stopped chopping the vegetable, and he pursed his lips without uttering anything.
âIf itâs uncomfortable telling me, then you donât have to. After all, that was in the past, and it doesnât matter anymore. What matters is the future!â
She could feel that his mood had soured and swiftly shifted the topic.
âItâs fineâ¦â
He smiled faintly at her and resumed cutting as he said casually, âI donât tell many people of my past.
To be more accurate, Iâve never told anyone about my past. But youâre unique. Youâre my sister. If you want to know, Iâll tell you everything.â
âOkay. Iâm listening.â She bowed her head and was prepared to hear him out.
She understood that this would be a long and miserable story.
âI grew up in a small fishing village in Beach City. My adoptive parents are two good fishermen. I have an incompetent older brother and an obedient little sister at home. I knew I was adopted since I was a child because my clothes were always ripped. They were passed down after their original owners decided to discard them. The meals I had were the leftovers that my brother and sister left. After I graduated high school, I was compelled to abandon my studies. Do you know I got first place out of all students in the exam? I could answer questions easily even the teachers couldnât.â
At the mention of this, his pair of eyes turned red.
Some people needed a lifetime to recover from childhood traumas.
He was so competitive and desired money, power, and success because he had so many regrets when he was a child.
âWhen I was in primary school, my teacher told me that I was a genius. I frequently believe that if I was born in a regular household, I might be a mathematician and not the devil that runs an illicit enterprise.
Iâd be researching math formulas rather than making an accurate offer for an organ.â
âQuinton, Iâm sorry. Iâm terribly sorry!â Renee suddenly felt a sting in her heart.
Although she wasnât the cause of this tragedy, she felt terrible for having a carefree and cheerful childhood.
It was as if she got double the happiness whenever Quinton was getting double the pain!
âSilly girl, why are you apologizing to me? The person who should be apologizing is those who damaged my life and the enemy of the Everheart family!â
He smiled faintly and comforted Renee, who was on the verge of tears.
âEnemy?â
She dried her tears and gravely questioned him, âWho ruined your life, and who is the enemy of the Everheart family?â
âWellâ¦â He paused before responding, âI canât tell you now. When the time is right, you will know.â
âIf now is not the time, then when? I, too, am a member of the Everheart family. I have the right to know!â
Renee was over-emotional as her heart burned with the desire for revenge. She pledged that she had to know the enemy at all costs!