Back in the barbecue area, Stefan and Seraphina were roasting skewers. As a result of them sharing the same birthday, they also had a similar outlook on life, and the two had always been close. One could even go as far as to say they were best friends.

However, Stefan merely thought of Seraphina as a friend. Seraphina, on the other hand, started developing romantic feelings for him when puberty hit. Just as Seraphina was about to confess her feelings for Stefan, he and Renee suddenly had a flash marriage. Their wedding took the entire Beach City by surprise.

Feeling bitter about her feelings that were not reciprocated, she decided to study abroad.

A couple years back, she found out that Stefan and Renee had gotten divorced. The incident gave her the courage to return to the country, where she would pursue Stefan.

She spent as much time as she could around Stefan, gradually making him accustomed to her, trust her, and depend on her� She was getting ready to confess her feelings.

In the end, Renee came back.

It was obvious how much Seraphina hated Renee. Renee was practically the thorn in the flesh for her.

This proved Renee�s hypothesis. She wasn�t overthinking because of her own internal bias�

Unfortunately, these simple-minded men couldn�t sense this at all. �Stefan, how�s it going between you and your ex-wife? You�re not planning to get back together, are you?� Seraphina asked carefully while she brushed oil against a skewer. She tried to make her question sound casual. Stefan pursed his lips.

He didn�t seem too chirpy, and he was flipping the skewers without being fully present. �We�ve never been together. How do we getback together?�

�That�s true. You didn�t marry out of love anyway. So many years were wasted. It�s so unfair to you. Besides�� Seraphina stared at Xavier and Renee, who were whispering to each other. �I think your ex-wife is a bitch. Although you two don�t have feelings for each other, you were once husband and wife. Why does she seem so close to Xavier? What is she even thinking? Does she even care about your feelings? I�m so upset� I want to beat her up!�

Stefan glanced at Renee. He flipped the skewers even more impatiently. �We�re all free to do whatever we want. I don�t care what she does.�

�But Xavier and Shirley are still a couple. Doesn�t that make your ex-wife the third wheel in their relationship? Even if she�s not doing you wrong, it�s not right for Shirley. This isn�t morally acceptable� No way. I can�t control my temper. I need to teach her a lesson!� Seraphina rolled up her sleeves and prepared to go to war.

This was when Renee and Xavier started walking toward them. �How�s the barbecue going? Do you need our help?� Xavier asked with a chuckle.

�You two�� Stefan noticed how close Renee and Xavier seemed when they stood next to each other. �You two seem to be getting along!�

Xavier felt a little awkward. He felt the need to do some explaining.

Renee, on the other hand, nodded proudly. �Of course. Xavier and I shared significant life experiences together and a similar outlook on life. We also have the same hobbies. Of course, we get along well!�

��� Stefan�s gaze turned cold. He pursed his lips and remained silent. Seraphina hopped onto her feet and pointed at Renee. �Miss Everheart, even if I end up offending you, there are things I have to say. We�re both women. We may be heartless, but there are still limits to what we should do. Don�t you think you�re being a bitch? You bring shame to all women!�

�Oh, why say so?� Renee nearly laughed.

Seraphina was really good at this game. Renee hadn�t even exposed her for being pretentious, and she already took the first move to defame Renee. JrNovels.com