Chapter 1517
Stefan served Adie and Abby patiently, then smiled and said, “Whoever finishes breakfast and eats the most has the right to decide.”
Instantly, the two children started wolfing down their food.
“Just eat. I’m full, and want to go enjoy the sunlight,” Renee said suddenly, looking troubled. She drank a glass of milk, wiped her mouth, and carefully made her way toward the yard for sunbathing.
When Stefan noticed Renee’s sadness, he asked Margaret to help take care of the children before following Renee to the yard. ” What’s the matter, Master?” He sat on the lounge beside Renee and asked curiously.
“Nothing,” Renee answered indifferently.
“There must be something troubling you. Let me guess…” After a brief contemplation, he said, “Do you feel sorry for the kids since you can’t play with them no matter where they want to go? You feel frustrated and defeated, don’t you?”
Renee was shocked. “How… How did you know?” She thought that she had hidden her feelings well, and didn’t expect that Stefan had seen through her. She didn’t know if she should be happy or worried that he knew her so well. After all, it could either bring her happiness or pain.
“We’ve known each other for so long, and we’ve been married, enemies, best friends, and lovers. If I didn’t know you well, there must have been something wrong with me.” Squatting in front of Renee, Stefan wrapped his hand around her cold hands and comforted her, “You don’t have to worry about them so much. It’s not like the kids want you to do everything with them, they just want you to be around. As long as you’re here and happy, our family of four will be fine. You’re very important since you’re our support. Do you understand?”
Renee’s sadness slowly started to fade. She smiled and said, “Weren’t you rather reserved? Why are you so talkative and sweet now? I think you changed after the blood transfusions, you must have got this from Jo…” Renee trailed off, not wanting to mention Jovan. If Stefan found out that she had given up her eyes to Jovan, he would be furious.
Besides, now that Jovan could see again, who knew what ruin he would bring. If Jovan destroyed Stefan one day, Renee would unfortunately be the person who had helped Jovan do it.
“What did I get? Stefan asked Renee carefully.
“Nothing. We’re happy now, so let’s not bring up sad things. It’s nice to hear you talk more; it makes you feel more human.” Renee smiled and squeezed Stefan’s hand.
Stefan raised an eyebrow in amusement. “You make it sound like I wasn’t human before this.”
“Honestly? You were like an iceberg, and I could never talk to you. I didn’t know how I held on in the past.”
“It was because of love. Well, it’s understandable since I’m very charming. You love—”
“Now you’re just being shameless! Stop being a narcissist!”
They bickered like an old married couple, and it was obvious how much they loved each other. Suddenly, Stefan’s phone rang…