After hearing Stefan�s theory, Renee felt as if she had been doused with cold water. She could not help but roll her eyes. �Thanks for that lecture, wise one.�

They call this guy a hopeless romantic, but sometimes he�s really rational. Therefore, if they were ever to break up one day, he would definitely be the one to let go first.

The two of them admired the scenery quietly for a while, and then Stefan said softly, �Something happened in the company so I have to go back to deal with it. You and the children should rest here for a few more days. I�ll come back to pick you guys up after I�ve handled the problem.�

Something happened in the company?! Renee was curious but did not press him for more information. She merely nodded and said, �Okay.�

Stefan was gone for more than a week. He was gone without any news, as if he had disappeared like Mr. Q.

He could not be contacted by phone, Francine said she did not know where he was, and the media did not mention his disappearance at all.

Leia was really anxious. She used her connections to look for him everywhere, but the rich young people who were usually fearless all played dumb this time, afraid to say too much.

However, Renee remained calm. When her call couldn�t get through, she would just try calling again after a few hours. If she still couldn�t get through, she would simply give up as if nothing had happened.

On a certain morning, Renee leisurely set up an easel facing the sea to paint the beautiful sunrise. Leia anxiously paced back and forth beside her.

After a while, she could not stand it anymore. She grabbed Renee�s paintbrush and asked with a frown, �Ren, how can you still paint at a time like this? Aren�t you worried?�

�What�s there to worry about?� Renee asked leisurely.

�You haven�t heard from Stefan for a week. He couldn�t stay away from you when he was here, but now he�s suddenly disappeared. This is abnormal��

�What�s abnormal about it?� Renee smiled. �It�s not like he�d get killed or he�d cheat on me.�

�Why not?!� Leia said emotionally, �It wouldn�t be the first time he cheats on you. Have you forgotten that he once made his mistress pregnant and forced you to divorce him? A man either doesn�t cheat, or he would cheat multiple times. There�s no in between. You can�t be too careful.�

Leia was worried that Renee would get hurt again, so it was difficult to say many things directly, but she felt anxious if she did not say anything.

�If he really did cheat on me, considering his personality, I don�t think he would hide it from me, let alone do something as childish as avoiding me by not answering the phone. That�s why I think he must have his reasons for going missing. Once he�s solved the problem, he�ll naturally appear again.�

Renee spoke with confidence and optimism.

A good relationship must be able to withstand tests, and the first hurdle was always the matter of trust. If they could not even pass this hurdle, it would only be a matter of time before they broke up, so there was no need to be anxious.

�You can�t say that. Men are like kites, you have to hold onto them with a string. Stefan is currently like a kite that has broken free from the string. God knows where he�s flown to. You can�t just let him fly further and further away while relying on nothing but your trust to keep him honest. You�ll regret it.�

Leia and Renee have completely opposite views on the matter. To Leia, a relationship had to be carefully managed. Certain �constraints� were necessary. JrNovels.com