# Chapter 255: A Carnival, A Secret, and a Heart That Refused to Remember
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 255 of "The Untouchable Ex Wife". This chapter is one of those quiet-before-the-storm moments, where hearts are tangled in secrets, and just when everyone thinks things are settling down, fate decides to throw a terrifying curveball. So settle in, my dear readers, because although this chapter may begin quietly, it ends with a breathless jolt!
Let me start by peeking into Justin’s mind. That man couldn’t help but admire Renee endlessly. It was honestly baffling to him. No matter what he looked at—whether it was her sharp business instincts, her graceful way of moving through the world, or the way she handled every single challenge thrown at her—Renee seemed to excel at absolutely everything. Except one glaring, ridiculous thing: romantic relationships. How could a woman so gifted in every other area of her life be such a mess when it came to love? Justin shook his head, wondering if there was any woman out there who could possibly compare. It was almost tragic, in its own way, to watch someone so brilliant stumble over the one thing that should be the most natural part of life.
Meanwhile, Stefan was still lying in bed, recovering, and feeling extremely sorry for himself. The days felt long, monotonous, and utterly dull. The silence of the room pressed in on him until, at last, Francine turned on the television. The live broadcast of the kindergarten carnival flashed across the screen. It was innocent enough—little children laughing, colorful decorations, games and toys all around. And then Stefan’s eyes landed on Renee.
There she was, standing among the children, with a warmth and ease that made him pause. And there they were—two small children clinging to her side, their faces bright and lively. Stefan’s expression shifted. He snorted disdainfully, the words slipping out like acid: “I didn’t expect her to be married with kids...”
Francine glanced at him helplessly. Oh, if only he knew. If only she could tell him the truth—that the woman he was mocking was none other than his own wife, and those two precious children staring up at the camera were his own flesh and blood. How her heart ached to reveal it all! But then she remembered the doctor’s warning: while Stefan was still recovering, he absolutely must not be stimulated with shocking truths. Telling him that Renee was his wife, and that Adie and Abby were his children, would be a fatal blow. It could shatter his fragile mind, undo all his healing, and throw him back into the abyss of illness. So Francine swallowed the truth, burying it deep inside her chest.
Stefan, still staring at the screen with a sour expression, couldn’t help but mutter his judgment. Francine took a deep breath and gently tried to steer him away. "Yes, she's a mother," she said softly, carefully choosing her words. "So you'd better stop getting involved in her affairs."
She prayed that reminder would be enough. If he could just let go of Renee, stop thinking about her, and focus on recovering, perhaps this whole mess could turn out for the best. But Stefan’s mind wasn’t so easily swayed. He turned to Francine with a cold, piercing gaze.
"Who is the father of her children?" he demanded.
Francine’s heart skipped a beat. Averted her eyes, and answered vaguely, "How would I know? She won't tell us about her private life, and we shouldn't get involved in her affairs anyway."
Stefan didn’t push further. Instead, he turned back to the television, his thoughtful, contemplative gaze locked onto the glowing screen. He couldn’t seem to tear his eyes away from Renee. Something about her pulled at him—a strange, unexplainable tug from deep within his mind. But he didn’t understand it. He didn’t know that his heart was remembering what his brain had forgotten.
Francine, anxious to change the subject and desperate for him to look forward instead of back, added quickly, "You'd better hurry up and marry Seraphina soon and have kids too."
It was a sudden change, but simple enough. At first, Francine had actually clung to another hope. Back in the earlier days, she’d thought it was fine for Stefan to stay single—as long as she could convince Renee to give up custody of one child so Stefan could raise him. A child, a legacy, something of his own blood. But after that day, she realized it would never happen. Sue Renee? There was no lawyer on earth she could hire to make that stick. So she gave up on that pipe dream entirely. After much contemplation, she decided the most realistic path was for Stefan to forget his past completely and start a brand-new life. No ghosts, no regrets, no Renee.
But Stefan, ever stubborn and proud, merely scoffed. "Her having kids has nothing to do with me, and I don't have to compete with her for it."
His tone was cold, dismissive—but if you listened closely, there was a faint echo of wounded pride beneath the ice. He had, in moments before, secretly harbored thoughts about Renee. Perhaps even feelings. But now, seeing her with two children from another man, he felt unworthy, ridiculous, almost foolish. What was he thinking? She was a mother. She had another life. He could never go after her now. And so, with a strange and sudden sadness consuming him, he closed his eyes.
"Mom, turn it off. It's noisy, and I want to rest."
Francine obeyed, her heart heavy as she switched off the television. She didn’t want to upset him further. But her own curiosity was still sparked by the image of those adorable children. So, after making sure Stefan was resting, she secretly pulled out her phone and continued watching the live broadcast of the kindergarten carnival on her own. She just couldn’t help but want to see Adie and Abby again—their little faces, their laughter. Perhaps, in some quiet corner of her heart, she felt the greatest tenderness for these tiny souls she could never openly claim.
But then, something terrible happened at the carnival at that very moment.
The playful laughter, the bright banners, the joy and innocence captured on live television—all of it shattered in the blink of an eye. A wave of chaos rippled through the frame. Parents screamed. Children cried. And Francine’s hand flew to her mouth as her face went white with horror.
Whatever it was, it was catastrophic.
And at this moment, neither Stefan nor Renee—nor anyone else—would ever be the same again.
## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
Oh, my heart! This chapter hits so close to the edge of tragedy that I can barely catch my breath. The dramatic irony is so painfully exquisite—we know exactly who Stefan is, and who those children are, but he remains sealed inside the shell of his amnesia. Seeing Stefan mock Renee while Francine helplessly hides the truth is agonizing and deeply moving. His strange sadness, his wounded pride, and his false belief that he has been made a fool of simply breaks my heart. And just as we begin to feel the fragile peace settle, a terrible disaster strikes! It feels like a cruel twist, perfectly timed to destroy everything before it even has a chance to heal. I am completely hooked, wanting desperately to know what happened at that carnival. Of course, there is absolute mastery in the storytelling, keeping us on edge to the very last word.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
## Next Chapter Prediction
What could possibly have gone so terribly wrong at the kindergarten carnival? I have a chilling feeling that something tragic has happened to either Renee, Adie, or Abby—or perhaps all three. This disaster might be the very thing that finally forces Stefan’s memory to resurface, as his instincts to protect his family might awaken in a crisis. But there is also a dangerous possibility: if Stefan rushes to save Renee and the children, Seraphina’s schemes and Francine’s secrets may all come crashing down at once. Will the true family bond be revealed in a moment of life-and-death danger? I predict that this incident will tear down the walls of amnesia and leave Stefan completely shattered by the truth of who he really is.
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