# Chapter 174: Snacks, Sharp Words, and the Long Road to Somewhere Unknown
Hello everyone, it’s me again! How are you all doing? I hope life has been treating you kindly since we last walked through this wild, heart-tugging saga together. Today, I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 174 of *The Untouchable Ex Wife*—a chapter that’s quieter than the storms before, yet simmering with unspoken tension, tender gestures, and the kind of bittersweet humor that only comes from two people who once loved each other and now pretend not to feel anything at all.
So, settle in, my dear readers, because even a “simple” road trip is never simple when hearts are involved.
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The scene opens with something unexpectedly touching: Xavier, that gorgeous but deeply flawed man of complicated intentions, filling the trunk of the car with all of Leia’s favorite fruits and snacks. Every box, every carefully placed treat felt like a note from the past—a past where he knew her cravings, her secret late-night indulgences, and the little things that made her smile. He wasn’t just packing supplies; he was quietly showing that, despite everything, he still remembered every detail of her.
Leia watched him from the side of the car, arms folded, heart stirring against her wiser judgment. It was a sweet gesture. Genuine. And that made it all the more dangerous. She leaned against the car and handed him a tissue, a faint teasing smile curling at the edge of her lips.
“We’ve broken up,” she said lightly, testing the air with humor. “You don’t have to be so considerate. If not, I’ll start thinking you still can’t forget about me.”
No sooner had the words escaped her mouth than she regretted them. This sounded exactly like the kind of clingy, nostalgic woman she swore she’d never become. So she quickly added, “Don’t get me wrong. I’m just joking. I’m not the kind of person who likes getting back together with exes.”
Xavier looked up from the trunk, met her gaze, and quietly replied, “Me neither.”
Just two words. But the way he said them was infuriatingly cool, and Leia scowled, hating how easily he could affect her. One moment he was stuffing the car with the biscuits she adored; the next he was as distant as the sea breeze. It left her off-balance, frustrated, and all too aware that she still cared more than she wanted to admit.
They climbed into the car and set off, leaving the city and its tangled memories behind. The miles passed, the scenery shifted from bustling streets to wide-open highways, and soon they were driving along a stunning road hugging the ocean. Salt air poured through the windows. Waves crashed against rocks far below. It felt like the world was giving them a moment of peace—but Leia’s mind was still full of worry for those she’d left behind.
She picked up her phone and called Renee.
“Ren, are you okay? How is Quinton doing?” Her voice softened with genuine concern.
Renee’s response brought a flicker of hope: “We got a more awesome expert, so there’s a very high chance that he’ll wake up.”
Leia felt the tension leave her shoulders. A tiny smile tugged at her lips. “Well, that’s good,” she said with real relief. Then, in a more serious tone, she added, “I may be away for a few days. Take good care of yourself, and don’t worry too much. We must trust that we’ll get a happy ending.”
There was a pause on the other end. “Where are you going?”
Leia hesitated. She didn’t want Renee to worry about her distance from the city, not when Renee already carried such a heavy burden. So she kept it vague, light, as if she were just stepping out for a pleasant diversion. “Er… I’m going to visit a set,” she said. “Make sure you get a good rest.”
“You too. We have to take care of ourselves.”
They continued chatting, two friends tied together by shared pain and stubborn hope, for at least half an hour. When she finally hung up, Xavier let out a long, exhausted sigh from the driver’s seat.
“Why do you women have so much to talk about?” He shook his head, genuinely baffled.
Leia arched an eyebrow and gave him a look dripping with queenly superiority. “That’s because women are excellent creatures. Unlike men who fail to develop. Yes, you look like a human, but you think like a beast.”
Xavier blinked. “Why are you suddenly condemning me?”
“Isn’t it the truth?” Leia asked bluntly, her voice gaining momentum. “Both you and Stefan are bad guys. You’re greedy and want all the women. Only beasts can’t control their feelings and are disloyal… Oh, but penguins and whales are different. They only have one soulmate throughout their lives, which makes them so much better than you jerks!”
It was a sharp, funny, and ruthlessly accurate hit. Xavier pressed his lips together, but he couldn’t deny a thing. He was thinking about his own complicated entanglements—about the women he’d hurt, the promises he’d broken, the messy way he’d handled relationships. And he was also, no doubt, thinking about Stefan, the man who’d claimed Leia’s heart only to fail her so spectacularly.
Xavier stayed quiet for a long moment. Because honestly, there was no defense. He and Stefan had both been greedy, careless, and blind. And now they were both paying the price in their own ways.
The silence between them wasn’t awkward, exactly. It was contemplative. Two broken roads leading to the same destination.
The drive stretched on. Nearly a full day passed. The sea gradually faded into the rearview mirror, replaced by climbing roads and encroaching mountains. They drove until the city felt like a distant memory, and the world became wild, green, and untamed.
Finally, they arrived at a small town at the edge of a mountain. But the road ahead was treacherous—muddy, narrow, impossible to drive through. Xavier stopped the car, staring at the soggy track that stretched deeper into the unknown.
There they were. Stuck at the threshold of whatever awaited them, with no choice but to stop.
And as the engine quieted, an unspoken tension filled the interior of the car. They had traveled so far together, yet this was where the road ended. What now? What would they find beyond this muddy village? And more importantly, was this journey really just about a “set visit,” or was Leia walking straight into another storm?
The chapter closes on that uncertain pause—that breath between destinations where anything can still happen. The ocean was behind them. The mountain rose ahead. And somewhere out there, both danger and answers were waiting.
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## Reader’s Impressions & Star Rating
Ah, my heart! This chapter might not have explosions or dramatic confrontations, but it offers something even more precious: a quiet moment of intimacy and reflection between two people who still feel more than they dare to speak. Leia’s playful teasing, her sudden regret, and her effortless verbal skewering of Xavier and Stefan were all pure gold. And Xavier’s simple line—“Me neither”—was devastating in its privacy and restraint. You can feel the walls he’s built… and the cracks in them.
I loved the mixture of humor and tenderness. The image of Xavier carefully filling the trunk with Leia’s favorite snacks says more than a thousand declarations of love ever could. And Leia’s ability to be vulnerable one second and fiercely proud the next makes her such a compelling heroine.
This chapter feels like the calm before the storm—a sweet, melancholy breather before whatever is waiting in that mountain town crashes into their lives. And now I’m dying to know what happens next!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars
## Next Chapter Prediction
If I had to guess, that muddy road and mysterious mountain retreat are only the beginning. Leia claims she’s visiting a set, but I have a strong feeling this trip is connected to something deeper—perhaps evidence, business, or even a trap set by those who still want to harm her. Xavier, despite his quiet facade, seems far too protective for his “we’ve broken up” attitude. I predict the next chapter will force them into close quarters, stir up old feelings, and confront them with a hidden danger that will test whether they can truly trust each other again. Also… something tells me Stefan isn’t far from the picture, and when those two men finally face each other, all this forced civility is going to explode.
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