�Then there is only one possibility left: she has finally considered everything and chosen to forgive Stefan.� Timothy pondered.

�You two have finally matured. Take excellent care of the kids and have a happy life together in the future. Don�t argue anymore, and don�t bring up previous wrongs. If not, my old spirit will not be at peace��

He took Renee�s and Stefan�s hands and clasped them together, saying solemnly, �I want you two to make a promise in front of me. Promise me that you will never break up again. If you do, I, as a witness, will die tragically!�

Everyone was terrified by his statement.

�What is this nonsense, Dad? Don�t be so melancholic on such a nice day,� Alexander complained.

Timothy ignored him and waited for Stefan and Renee to agree. �If it�s true love, you wouldn�t be afraid to make the promise.�

�I�m not afraid.� Stefan�s steely eyes were fixed on Renee as he spoke determinedly, �I, Stefan, Renee�s lawful husband, promise to be responsible for her for the rest of my life and to never break up with her again.�

�Good man.� Timothy was relieved that Stefan had finally realized his mistake. He then turned to Renee enthusiastically. �It�s your turn now.�

�Yes. Renee, it�s your turn.� Stefan�s eyes were filled with passion and hope.

�I�� Renee swallowed her saliva, feeling as though she had been put on the spot. Because of Timothy�s statements, she found it difficult to concur with Stefan. If she made a casual commitment and couldn�t follow through with it, she�d be cursing Timothy.

�Ren, you said you got back together with Stefan because you love each other. Isn�t it normal for a husband and wife to swear never to leave one other for the rest of their lives? Why are you finding it so difficult?� Timothy frowned. He just wanted them to be happy.

�No!� Renee gulped hard, smiled gently, and clasped Stefan�s hand, muttering, �I hope that as Stefan�s wife, I can always be happy with him for the rest of my life.�

Stefan was so astonished he choked on his own spit. He stared at Renee, eyes wide in disbelief. He hadn�t expected Renee to say those things to him � he expected her to tell a few falsehoods and lie to Timothy.

�Renee, have you given it serious thought? Are you willing to spend the rest of your life with me?� Stefan was a born genius. To ensure her commitment, he even utilized Timothy and said seriously, �If you leave me one day, you�ll be cursing Grandpa.�

�Of course, I�ve considered it�� She raised her head and met his eyes, saying from the bottom of her heart, �If you�re willing to be a good husband, I�ll be a good wife as well. If you do not leave me, I will not leave you.�

She wasn�t sure whether she would regret her decision, but she was convinced of her sentiments right now. This was the best outcome for everyone, and she was prepared to give their relationship another shot.

As Stefan said, even if there was just a one percent chance that they would be happy together, she would take it. At the very least, she was happy when Stefan pledged never to leave her.

For the first time, their fingers intertwined tightly. It was also the first time they felt the same way about one other.

�Thank you so much, Ren. Thank you for giving my son a chance. As his mother, if he tries to cheat on you, I�ll be the first to teach him a lesson!� Francine was overcome with emotion, tears streaming down her cheeks as she held Alexander and said, �Alex, the day we�ve been waiting for has finally arrived. We no longer have to be concerned about Stefan weeping in the middle of the night.�

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