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    Stefan''s words brought silence to the two of them.


    Stunned, Renee moved her lips. She wanted to say something, but in the end, she decided against it.


    "Mrs. Hunt was right. I should leave. If not, things will get more troublesome when Grandpa wakes up," she finally said.N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.


    From Stefan''s words, there was a possibility they would get tangled up again. If he was afraid of recalling their past and feelings, he must still harbor affection for her.


    However, Renee was exhausted by it all. She wanted to stop feeling conflicted about such things. It was fine whether he still had feelings for her or not. All she wanted was a safe and peaceful life. If she kept getting mixed up with him, it wouldn''t do any good. They would just get hurt.


    Hence, it was unnecessary.


    Renee stood up straight, acting like an emotionless robot. She brushed past him and went downstairs.


    Stefan stood rooted to the spot, silent and poker-faced.


    One step, two steps, three steps...


    Their backs were faced against each other-one stood on higher ground, the other lower. It seemed as though they were two parallel lines that would never cross. They would grow further apart as they moved in different directions.


    "Wait!"


    Atst, Stefan flexed his fingers. He still couldn''t bear to see her go, and indulged in his feelings.


    "It''s still early. You drank without eating anythingst night. Plus, you vomited everything. Why don''t... Why don''t you have breakfast before you go?"


    He had to admit, he couldn''t bear to part with her. Spending even a short amount of time with her was precious to him. He greedily wanted to prolong that feeling, even for...the duration of having breakfast.


    Renee had reached the middle part of the stairs. She held the handrail of the spiral staircase, standing there gracefully. From afar, she looked like an elegant but superior swan.


    "I never knew you could be so considerate..." she said indifferently. Then, sheughed at herself. "I only found out after you''ve abandoned me. Hahaha! How ironic!"


    "Don''t say that..." Stefan frowned, restraining himself. "There''s no such thing between us. It''s just the cruel reality. We chose what would make us happy. If you were in my shoes one day, I''m sure you can understand me. Plus... You''ll make the same choice too."


    His words indirectly proved that he had been in a tough spot.


    However, God might find him a terrible human and that he had it too easy regarding romance. Hence, God made him bear pain instead.


    He should be thankful that the cruel truth was hidden from Renee. He should''ve felt lucky he made the right choice in time.