# Chapter 172: The Truth Behind the Broken Chin
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 172 of "The Untouchable Ex Wife." And let me tell you, this chapter is an emotional rollercoaster — it begins with playful bickering between our two leads, and before you know it, we're standing at the edge of a much darker revelation. So buckle up, because this journey from laughter to tears is one you don't want to miss!
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The scene opens with Xavier holding his chin, his expression a mixture of genuine suffering and dramatic flair. Leia watched him suspiciously at first, convinced he was putting on an act.
"Cut the crap! Here, I'll fix it," she snapped, flustered by his words. She thought he was simply pretending, but when she grabbed his face with both hands, she quickly realized he was actually in tremendous pain.
Thinking quickly, she recalled something from her university elective — a lesson about resetting dislocated joints. With a bit of applied force, a loud crack echoed through the room.
Xavier raised his head slightly, his eyes watering from the pain. He moved his chin cautiously, and to his surprise, it didn't hurt as badly as before. But the tears still streaming down his face made his next words sound pitiful.
"It hurts so bad!" he cried, not even daring to swallow properly. "I think my chin... is dislocated. Your chin... is dislocated? Yes, and my face is going to be ruined. Leia, you're so cruel. You just wanted to ruin my face since you can't win me over."
Leia was speechless. Clearly, he wasn't dying — otherwise, how could he still joke around like this?
She clapped her hands confidently. "Move it and see if it's cured."
But Xavier was determined to keep up the bluff. "No, it still hurts. Hmm, my face is going to be ruined now. What do you think you should do to compensate me?"
"It still hurts? That can't be." Leia frowned and stepped forward, grabbing his face again. "Should I do it again?"
"No, I'm fine now!" Xavier immediately dodged backward. He knew perfectly well that going through that again might kill him instead of merely ruining his jawline!
And just like that, realization dawned on Leia. He had tricked her! Her eyes blazed with fury. "Can you be serious? Is it fun to fool me?"
"Yes, it's fun!" Xavier smirked, leaning close to her face. "I think it's fun when we bicker. No one dares to argue with me except you. It gets boring having no one to drive me mad by my side."
"So, you tried to get happiness from fooling me and vented your anger on your employees when I wasn't around?" Leia shot back, crossing her arms.
"No, that's not it at all." His smirk widened. "You drove me mad, so I vented my anger out on them. In short, it was because of you that they suffered. You're the culprit. You've wronged them, so shouldn't you make up for it?"
"Xavier, you're shameless!" Leia was at a complete loss for words. She crossed her arms tightly over her chest and turned away, refusing to acknowledge him any further. After all, they were no longer a couple now — his unruly behaviour had absolutely nothing to do with her.
But then, something shifted.
Xavier's expression grew serious. He gently took her hand, tending to the injury she had sustained. The playfulness drained from his voice as he asked quietly, "Why did you come? Did you find you couldn't leave me after the breakup? Did you come here to get back together with me?"
"Ugh!" Leia pretended to vomit in disgust. "I'm not so desperate that I would share a man with another woman..."
"Shirley and I—" Xavier began, eager to explain.
But Leia cut him off sharply. "It's unimportant what relationship you have with her. I don't care about that. I came today to ask about your first love. I have something to ask her."
Xavier's brow furrowed, his playful demeanour completely gone. "What is it?"
Leia's voice faltered. "There was something wrong with the doctor you recommended for Quinton. He spoke to Shirley on the phone alone before the surgery. After that, an accident happened during the surgery..."
Her voice broke. Tears began streaming down her face as she continued, each word heavier than the last.
"Quinton's still in a coma at the hospital, and Ren also fainted from anxiety. I should be held responsible too, so I owe Ren and Quinton an explanation... I don't care what the reason is. I hope you can let me meet Shirley so I can get to the bottom of this."
Xavier was completely bewildered. "How did that even happen? That plastic surgeon is very famous in his industry. He managed to heal faces with worse scars, which was why I recommended him to you. I didn't expect an accident."
"It wasn't an accident!" Leia's voice rose, desperate and fierce through her tears. "It was a malicious scheme! Shirley must know something. I want to see her!"
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
What a chapter! The opening moments between Leia and Xavier are absolutely delightful — their banter crackles with chemistry, and Xavier's shameless teasing reminds us exactly why this couple captivates readers. That moment where he claims his face is still hurting just to keep her close? Pure gold! But then the tone shifts so masterfully, plunging us into darkness with the revelation about Quinton's surgery. Leia's guilt is palpable, and her tears feel achingly real. You can sense her desperation and the weight she carries on her shoulders. The transition from lighthearted comedy to heavy drama is handled flawlessly, leaving us emotionally whiplashed in the best possible way.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
## Next Chapter Prediction
Leia's confrontation with Shirley is inevitable now — and you just know it's not going to be a polite tea party! After Leroy's demand, Xavier may reluctantly arrange the meeting, but given his complicated history with Shirley, his loyalty will be tested like never before. I predict Shirley will either deny everything with innocent charm or reveal a shocking layer of manipulation that will leave Leia reeling. And with Quinton lying in a coma and Ren's heart shattered, this conspiracy might run much deeper than anyone ever imagined. Someone orchestrated this — and the question is whether Xavier will stand by Leia's side or shield his first love from her wrath.
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