# Chapter 262: The Battle of Wills — A Mother's Desperate Plan
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 262 of "The Untouchable Ex Wife" — a chapter filled with stubborn pride, maternal desperation, and the painful echoes of a love that refuses to fade quietly.
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The hospital room was thick with tension as Stefan scoffed, dismissing his mother's concerns with the nonchalance of a man who had far too much pride for his own good.
"I'm not a baby. I'll be fine," he said, his voice carrying that familiar edge of stubbornness that had always driven Francine to the brink of madness.
"You...! You've only recovered a little, but you're acting too smug. Why can't you see sense?" Francine wiped away her tears helplessly, her heart aching with the weight of a mother's worry.
Elijah, ever the loyal subordinate, stepped forward with a heavy heart. "Madam Hunt, blame me. Don't blame Mr. Hunt..."
"For what?" Francine looked at Elijah in genuine confusion.
"I didn't investigate the situation well enough. Mr. Hunt wanted to see Miss Everheart, but she's actually here on the same floor as him... He went out for nothing," Elijah admitted sincerely, his confession hanging in the air like a confession before judgment.
The admission earned him a cold glare from Stefan that could have frozen water. "Don't make me send you to North Zambawi for that mining project."
Stefan's threat made Elijah bow his head immediately. "Mr. Hunt, please forgive me."
"Okay, my head hurts. Just leave me alone."
With that dismissal, Stefan changed out of his casual clothes and flopped back onto the hospital bed unconcernedly. He thought he could move on, but his mind was full of his memories with Renee... The woman who had once been his wife, the woman who now lay injured just floors away from him, the woman whose very presence seemed to haunt every corner of his consciousness.
Francine heaved a long sigh after leaving the ward with Elijah, her footsteps echoing in the sterile hospital corridor.
"What an ill-fated destiny! They got into the same hospital even when they were hurt. Aren't they just bringing bad luck to each other?"
Elijah protested, his brow furrowing. "Madam, weren't you a materialistic person before? When did you start believing in superstitions? There's no such thing as bringing bad luck to others."
"It's true! I asked a great fortune-teller about it and learned that they will always bring bad luck to each other. Chaos will happen as long as they're together, and they'll either get hurt or encounter some kind of trouble. Well, both of them are hurt now. Plus, I separated them for their sake..."
Francine did not believe in such things ordinarily, but too many coincidences had made her doubt her faith. Clenching her fists, a steely determination entered her voice. "No, I must make Renee transfer to another hospital."
"That's too much, Madam. She's hurt and may be paralyzed forever. She needs to rest, so she won't agree to move to another hospital just like that," Elijah said bluntly, the reality of the situation weighing on his words.
"You're right. Then I'll make Stefan move to another hospital instead. In short, I have to separate them!"
"Well... go ahead if you can. I sure can't do it." Elijah shrugged helplessly, skeptical of his mistress's ability to bend the will of her equally stubborn son.
"Huh... I can't persuade him, either."
Of course, Francine was aware of her capabilities as well as how stubborn her son was. This issue wasn't going to be resolved that easily.
"Don't worry, Madam Hunt. They're bound to meet if it's written in the stars for them. We don't have to meddle in it; we just have to let nature take its course," Elijah said, nodding like a wise sage who had all the answers.
Francine glared at him, her eyes flashing with determination. "Don't be ridiculous. Listen, I need you to monitor him and stop him from meeting Renee. I don't care if it's written in the stars or moon, I have to break them up as long as I'm alive!"
Meanwhile, on the other side of the same hospital, most of Renee's relatives and friends had finally departed, and she could at last enjoy some peace. Leia stayed with Renee, holding her hand with a look of deep sorrow and concern etched across her face.
"Ren, how are you feeling? Does it hurt? Don't hold it in if you're hurting. You can bite my hand if you need to... Don't worry, even if something happens to you, I'll take care of you forever."
Justin, leaning against the wall with his hands casually in his pockets, protested with playful indignation. "Hey, stop trying to steal my role. That's my line."
"Hmph, the day men can be relied on, pigs will fly! I'll take care of her and stop all men from getting close to her. If it weren't for you men, she wouldn't be so unlucky."
Leia was so upset that Renee got hurt that she was furious at Quinton for failing to protect his sister. Her protectiveness burned like a wildfire, shielding Renee from a world that had been unkind to her.
"Alright, stop arguing. I just sprained my waist, I'm not paralyzed. Don't make it sound so serious," Renee grumbled, her voice carrying a thread of exhaustion mixed with fondness for her bickering friends.
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
Oh, what a heart-wrenching chapter! The irony is simply unbearable — Stefan went looking for Renee, only to discover she was in the same hospital, on the same floor, just doors away. Yet fate, circumstance, and Francine's fierce maternal interference keep them apart. Francine's superstitious turn is both fascinating and tragic — she genuinely believes she's protecting her son, but she's also systematically dismantling the possibility of his happiness. And Stefan, oh Stefan! He claims he can move on, but his mind is clearly consumed by memories of Renee. Meanwhile, our resilient heroine Renee is surrounded by loyal friends who love her fiercely. The chapter beautifully captures the pain of longing, the stubbornness of love, and the complicated nature of family bonds. The atmospheric hospital setting amplifies every emotion — every glance, every sigh, every unspoken desire.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars
## Next Chapter Prediction
Francine's determination to separate Stefan and Renee will only intensify now that she knows they're in the same hospital. Expect her to attempt a calculated move — possibly arranging Stefan's transfer to another medical facility or stationing guards to prevent any chance encounters. However, Stefan is not a man who takes orders easily, especially from forces working against his heart's desires. Meanwhile, Renee's condition will require significant attention, and her path to recovery may create opportunities for their worlds to collide again. The burning question remains: how long can Francine hold back the tide of destiny? And will Renee's paralysis fears force her to confront the depths of her feelings for her untouchable ex-husband?
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