Stefan�s gaze turned cold. �Whatever!� Xavier could tell that things were turning sour. He tried to persuade Stefan to go after Renee.

However, Stefan responded as if nothing had happened. �It doesn�t make any difference whether she�s here or not.�

�You�re too dense for your own good!� Xavier shook his head and ran after Renee.

�Renee, don�t be angry. We went a little too far with the joke and overlooked taking your feelings into account,� Xavier said.

�It�s not your fault�� Renee stopped walking and turned around to look at Stefan, who was still chatting and laughing. �I just don�t want to have anything to do with that guy. Seeing him once shortens my lifespan by a few years!�

Xavier was confused. �What�s going on between you two? Didn�t you two spend the night together? Why are you still on bad terms?�

�Don�t be nosy!� Renee paused for a few seconds.

�Anyway� It�s impossible for us to get back together. You guys need to stop meddling. Otherwise, it�ll just get awkward.�

�Alright. We�re outsiders, and we don�t know what�s on your mind either. However, I can tell you with certainty that Stefan has become much happier since you returned. For example, he hasn�t shown such strong emotions for a long time, but just now� It felt like he�d come back to life. He�s soulful again. Are you sure you don�t want to give him another chance? � Xavier asked carefully.

Renee�s facial expression was cold and emotionless. �I don�t care if he�s dead or alive. Did he care if I was happy or not during the most difficult period of my life? Did he ever care if I was alive?�

�Well�� Xavier felt a little guilty. He silently looked down. Stefan had indeed gone too far back then. He cheated on Renee and forced her to get a divorce. His heart was practically stone-cold. Why did he have to get so close with a bitch like Briar?

Even if Renee loved him from the bottom of her heart, her feelings would eventually fade.

If he asked her to give Stefan another chance now, it would only be adding salt to the wound!

�I�ll tell you again, and please take this seriously-my relationship with Stefan has ended, and we will never get back together. Please tell your friends, Stefan included, to stop joking around like that anymore. If this happens again, I�ll cut ties with all of you,� Renee said sternly to make sure Xavier got her point.

Xavier nodded. �Alright. I know what�s on your mind now. I�ll tell my friends to take note�� The two of them were talking when they suddenly heard loud chatter from Stefan and the others.

�No way. Seraphina�s access to information is way too efficient. Did she already get upset about this?�

�Knowing her temper, she�d definitely be furious that we held a secret gathering without inviting her. Why don�t we leave��

�What are you afraid of? Christopher and Stefan are here. She wouldn�t dare cause a scene!�

Xavier appeared a little terrified. He looked left and right. �Oh no. If Seraphina shows up, this barbecue is over!�

Renee felt confused. Without realizing it, her curiosity took over. She looked at Xavier. �Who�s Seraphina? Why would you guys be afraid of her?� JrNovels.com