# Chapter 317: A Name That Cuts Too Deep
Hello everyone, it’s me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 317 of "The Untouchable Ex Wife" — a chapter full of jealousy, hidden tenderness, and a chilling wave of anxiety that leaves our heroine breathless. Trust me, you don’t want to miss a single word of this emotional rollercoaster!
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The tension in that hospital room was thicker than a storm cloud about to burst. Xavier and Leia were locked in yet another heated argument, their words clashing like swords, when suddenly Santiago stepped between them and handed Leia her phone. It was such a simple gesture, yet it sliced right through their bickering like a ray of sunshine breaking through dark clouds.
“Thank you, Mr. Dalton. You’re the best!” Leia’s face instantly brightened. She stopped fighting with Xavier, flashed Santiago a radiant smile, and quickly used her left hand to dial Renee’s number.
But Santiago wasn’t satisfied with just a thank you. His voice carried a hint of wounded pride as he muttered, “If you really think so, stop calling me Mr. Dalton…” Then, softer and more sincere, he added, “You can call me Santiago, or even Santi.”
Leia froze. A nervous little “Ah, L…” escaped her lips. She had no idea how to respond to such an intimate request. Santiago noticed her hesitation and pressed on, his tone gentle but firm, leaving no room for argument. “Mr. Dalton is how my fans address me, but you’re not my fan anymore, so can you call me Santi from now on?”
Poor Leia had no way out. Her cheeks turned a deep shade of crimson as she whispered, “Okay… Santi.” The words felt strange and electric on her tongue. Calling him “Mr. Dalton” had always been normal, safe, professional. But “Santi”? That was something else entirely. It felt personal. It felt intimate. It felt like she had stepped straight into the middle of a romance drama, with her heart pounding like a drum.
Xavier, who had been glaring at the entire exchange, finally exploded with jealous disgust. His voice dripped with sarcasm as he scoffed, “Did you guys forget I’m here? And Santi… How disgusting! Don’t tell me this is some kind of game between you two.”
Leia snapped right back at him, her temper flaring. “It’s none of your business! Get lost if you don’t want to hear it!”
But even as she banished Xavier from their conversation, a growing unease settled in her chest. She pulled the phone back to her ear, listening to the endless ringing on the other end. Renee still wasn’t answering. Leia called again and again, but each attempt only deepened her dread.
“What’s going on? Why isn’t Ren picking up my calls? There’s something wrong.” Her brows knitted together in deep worry. Her heart raced, and she couldn’t shake the terrible feeling that something terrible had happened. Renee should have been at the hospital right now, probably bored and scrolling through her phone to pass the time. If she wasn’t answering, that could only mean one thing: something had gone very, very wrong.
Without a second thought, Leia pushed the blanket aside and tried to climb out of bed. “I have to go to the hospital to see Ren. Something must have happened to her!”
But Xavier’s hands shot out, pressing her firmly back onto the bed. His voice was exasperated yet imploring. “Just stop! Please!” He looked straight into her anxious eyes. “Nothing will go wrong, okay? Renee’s good at martial arts, so you’re worrying for nothing. Besides, you’ll be going in for surgery in an hour.”
Leia tried to protest. “But…”
Xavier sighed heavily, a sound loaded with both frustration and concern. “I’ll ask Stefan to check on her if you’re that worried.”
And there it was — a fragile promise meant to calm her racing heart. But as Leia lay back against her pillow, she couldn’t help but feel that something dark was already unfolding far beyond the walls of her hospital room.
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What a heart-pounding chapter! The emotional whiplash was real — one moment, I was smiling at Santiago’s sweet insistence on being called “Santi,” squirming at the awkward intimacy of it all, and the next moment, my stomach was tied in knots as Leia’s calls to Renee went unanswered. The tension between Xavier and Santiago is absolutely delicious, and I can’t decide who I’m rooting for! Xavier’s jealousy is so obvious that it’s almost painful, while Santiago’s quiet, gentle persistence is incredibly endearing. And the ominous feeling surrounding Renee’s silence? Absolutely chilling. 🎭💔 I give this chapter a solid 4.8 out of 5 stars!
What happens next, you ask? Well, with Leia about to go into surgery and her phone call to Renee failing so ominously, I predict that Stefan will uncover something shocking at the hospital — perhaps Renee is in grave danger, or she has gotten herself caught up in a situation she can’t fight her way out of. Meanwhile, will Xavier finally admit his true feelings as Leia faces the operating table, or will Santiago’s newfound closeness shift the balance of this love triangle forever? One thing is certain: the storm is far from over!
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