# Chapter 166: The Wolf Who Hid His Kindness
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 166 of "The Untouchable Ex Wife" — a chapter that quietly tugs at the heartstrings, where pride clashes with gratitude, and hidden kindness speaks louder than harsh words.
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The air by the water was thick with unspoken emotions. Owen glanced at Stefan, then gave a simple nod. "Fine, you have my word. You were willing to fish with me, so if I don't help, it would be rather ungrateful of me... So, where's the patient now? I'll go and treat him."
For a moment, Renee stood frozen. Stefan had argued with her just moments ago. Quinton and Stefan were supposed to be at odds with one another. There was no reason on earth for Stefan Hunt to go out of his way—let alone fish with a strange doctor—just to save his enemy. Stefan was known to be petty, ruthless, and someone who held grudges like precious treasures. Was this the same heartless man who had made her life so difficult? Had he truly changed… or had she never known him at all?
Renee’s eyes darted between the two men, disbelief painting her face. "Are... Are you guys going back to save my brother?" she stammered, her voice shaking.
Stefan shoved both hands into his pockets and scoffed arrogantly. "You're overthinking. I didn't do this to help your brother. I just want to use him as a guinea pig. You don't have to thank me."
"Guinea pig?" Renee’s brows furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean?"
But Stefan said nothing. He simply remained silent, that cold mask firmly in place.
It was Owen who let out a warm smile and waved a dismissive hand. "Don't listen to his nonsense. He said it will be a test of my medical skills. If I manage to cure your brother, I have to cure his brain afterwards. Well... his goal is ultimately to save your brother, but he came up with such a lame excuse for it. He simply doesn't want others to know the good things he does."
Embarrassment flickered across Stefan’s face, and he quickly looked away. "Owen, don't talk nonsense. I'm not close to her and her brother, so there's no reason for me to help them. I only did this for myself."
Owen gave Stefan a playful, sarcastic pat on the shoulder, his voice dripping with teasing admiration. "Fine, you did it for yourself. You're a selfish scumbag!" And with that, Owen laughed under his breath.
What a fascinating contradiction this man was! Owen had heard all the rumors—that the famous president of Hunt Group was aloof, cruel, and utterly unapproachable. But now, spending time with Stefan, Owen realized how far those rumors were from the truth. Stefan was simply good at pretending to be heartless. Those who were patient enough to peel back the icy layers would discover the genuine soul hidden beneath.
Owen turned to Renee, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Listen to me. Some men look nice but are rotten on the inside, and some men are the opposite... You have to be smart enough to figure it out."
Renee's eyes glistened with unshed tears. She was still hazy about how all of this had come together, but her chest swelled with warmth. "I understand. Thank you for saving my brother," she said softly, her gratitude wrapped in trembling sincerity.
Owen smirked and tilted his head toward Stefan. "Why are you thanking me? You should thank the person who's hiding his kindness by pretending to be the big, bad wolf."
Stefan grew flustered. Clearing his throat, he mumbled, "You'd better keep quiet."
There it was—the faintest crack in the fortress he had built around himself. The man who never explained, never softened, suddenly seemed vulnerable. It wasn't that Stefan Hunt was cold; it was that he cared too much to ever let anyone see it.
Without another wasted moment, the three of them hurried back to land and rushed straight to the hospital where Quinton was waiting, his fragile life hanging by a thread. Owen immediately changed into a surgical gown. His face calmed, his hands steady, and he began the surgery with total focus as Renee held her breath outside.
Would Quinton survive? And if he did… what would happen next between Renee and the man who secretly saved him, while pretending not to care at all?
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter beautifully unravels Stefan's character, showing us that he is not the heartless monster everyone believes him to be. His stubborn refusal to accept gratitude, his lame excuses, and his embarrassment when exposed—all of it paint a picture of a deeply complicated man who would rather be hated than thanked. Owen was the perfect addition here: perceptive, witty, and unafraid to call out Stefan's hidden kindness. Renee's realization was touching, and you can't help but feel the crack in her heart beginning to thaw.
This was an emotionally satisfying chapter that adds so much depth to the story.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars
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**Next Chapter Prediction:**
With Owen performing surgery on Quinton, the next chapter will be tense with waiting. Will the operation succeed, or will there be a dangerous complication? More importantly, after witnessing Stefan's secret kindness, Renee may finally begin to see him in a new light—forcing her to confront her own mixed feelings. Could this be the turning point that brings them closer together, or will more misunderstandings rise to push them apart? Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster ahead!
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