Chapter 2762

"So that's what it was." After hearing Stefan's confession, Renee felt like a puppet with its strings cut. The strength drained out of her. She lowered the fruit knife and sank onto the couch in silence. "I'm sorry. I never wanted to hurt you, but I didn't want you to suffer or be forced into an impossible situation either." Stefan's eyes held more sorrow and helplessness than anyone should have to bear. The weight of it had nearly crushed him. He no longer knew how to save either himself or Renee from the vortex that had swallowed them both. Renee let out a bitter laugh. "So you were afraid I'd get hurt, and your solution was to hurt me in an even crueler way? Am I supposed to be touched or angry?" She lifted her head. Her eyes were just as full of sadness. The tears glistening there refused to fall and were being held back by sheer stubbornness. As the one seeking justice, she refused to shed another tear for the man in front of her. "Yeah. I was an idiot. I chose the worst