# Chapter 34: The Secret Buried in a Blind Man’s Memory
Hello everyone, it’s me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 34 of *The Untouchable Ex Wife*. This is a chapter where every word feels like a battlefield, and every heartbeat could betray an old wound. So, let’s hold our breath and dive right into the storm between Renee and Stefan — because the lines between love, guilt, and revenge have never been blurrier.
Renee couldn’t stop her pulse from racing under the weight of Stefan’s gaze. That gaze was not merely a look — it was a cross-examination, a quiet demand for truth that made her feel like her entire world was crumbling around her. Yet, buried within her nervousness was a sliver of anticipation — a dangerous little hope she hated for even daring to exist. She cleared her heart and tried to test him with careful words, asking, “Why do you think I treat you in a so-so manner?”
She studied his expression closely. Was he playing tricks on her? Had he recovered his lost memories, or was he deliberately pretending to know nothing? If this was an act, then Stefan certainly deserved an Oscar for it. How perfect. How exceptional. How heartbreakingly convincing.
But Stefan had no intentions of letting this conversation fade into polite nothingness. He had been carrying this question in the depths of his heart for nearly half a year — ever since his stay at Greenwood Sanatorium. There was something magical, almost impossible, about the care Renee had shown him back then. Even a blind or slow person could feel the warmth and tenderness poured into every little gesture. So, returning there a second time, he discovered the darkest and most astonishing truth of all: Renee had used her own blood as an ingredient for his medicine.
His heart nearly stopped when he found out. It made no sense. It infuriated him. It humbled him. How could a woman sacrifice so much for a man she had simply walked away from without a word? That contradiction gnawed at him like a slow poison.
“The only reason a woman is willing to sacrifice unconditionally for a man is because she loves him too much,” Stefan said, his deep voice breaking the silence like thunder. “So, can I guess that you treat me specially because you love me very much?”
He wasn't beating around the bush. There was no room for evasion. He simply laid all of his suspicions at her feet, demanding she face them.
Warmth rushed to Renee’s cheeks — no, not warmth precisely. It was more like panic wearing a mask. She shook her head, teasing him with a playful smile. “Do I love you too much? Is there a possibility that I am the modern Florence Nightingale? I like helping people. What’s more, I don’t want to make it public even if I do anything good. It’s simply because I’m a good person, huh?”
Stefan’s eyes narrowed. There was no amusement in them.
“Don’t be all smiles here,” he said coldly, leaning in closer. The air between them became electric. “There are many ways to be nice to people. What other reason could it be if you risk your life for somebody else if it isn’t under the name of love?”
Renee could have laughed, but the laughter would have only hidden the bitterness that was eating her alive. She tilted her head and fired right back. “Ha ha, Mr. Hunt, do you feel very lonely? That’s why you’re making such a fuss and claiming that others love you? Have you ever considered another possibility? If a woman sacrifices unconditionally for a man, perhaps it is because she is trying to atone for her sins.”
For a moment, Renee couldn't hold his gaze. The raw discomfort was overwhelming. But then, something inside her lifted its head — fierce and cold. If Stefan insisted on knowing the truth, then she would show him the ugly past. She would make him stare into the face of human wickedness, not love.
Stefan’s eyes flickered. He asked in a low, cautious voice, “Which of your sins do you want to atone for?”
“Do you not remember how you became blind?” Renee challenged, raising her chin. “How did you fall and hurt all over, to the point that you needed brain surgery?”
Stefan frowned deeply, lines of confusion grooving his forehead. Images flashed through his mind — fragmented, scattered, impossible to piece together. He had only his mother’s version of the story. He had been plotted against by enemies. He had lost part of his memory during the unfortunate incident.
“I heard from my mother that I became blind because my enemies plotted against me,” he admitted, his jaw tight with frustration. “I did lose a part of my memory. Could it be that this part is related to you?”
Then he pressed his hands against his head, desperately trying to pull those lost memories out of the darkness. But it was as if something thin and invisible was binding them deep within his brain. Every attempt to remember sent sharp, unbearable pain piercing through his skull.
“Don’t force yourself if you can’t recall,” Renee said, her voice quiet but edged with undeniable pride. “That is not a beautiful memory, and I am not a good person. Groundless hatred doesn’t exist, much less groundless love.”
Her words hinted at a truth so sharp it could cut both their throats. Renee would rather have Stefan forget her completely than love her while being unable to truly have her. She knew better than anyone how agonizing it was to love someone unconditionally and yet never receive that love in return. That pain was something she could carry alone. She refused to drag him into it. It was her burden, her sentence, her secret.
But Stefan was not so easily dismissed. He shook his head, fighting the fog in his brain and struggling to remain calm and clear. His hand suddenly shot out, gripping her wrist firmly. His voice was icy and determined. “I don’t want to be a fool. Since there is no groundless love or hatred in this world, I wonder — am I fated to receive such treatment from you? What other reason could you possibly have?”
Renee’s chest rose and fell with heavy breaths. She looked at him, and for a split second, she saw the man she used to know — stubborn, proud, and painfully beautiful even in his confusion. She could have let him go on believing the beautiful, romantic lie. But what good would that do? Lies had already broken her once.
Then, she delivered the blow.
“So, what if I tell you? If I said you became blind because of me… will you take your revenge?” Her voice shook just a little, but she refused to back down. “If you want to, you can do it now. My eyes are right here. Take them away.”
She closed her eyes, a bitter, tragic smile ghosting across her face. She stood still like an inmate on death row, waiting for his final judgment. Her flawless face was marked by sorrow and secrets — a portrait of silent suffering.
Stefan looked at her, and his heart twisted painfully. He didn’t believe her. He couldn’t. How could the woman who risked her own life to save him be the same woman who would destroy him?
“That’s impossible!” he snapped. “If you wanted to harm me, why risk your life to save me? It’s completely contradictory!”
“It was because I regretted it,” Renee replied coldly. “I was afraid your family would take revenge on me. Do you believe me now?”
Stefan's hold on her wrist tightened. The air around them grew heavy and dense. He was not convinced by her coldness. He sensed that there was something more — something hidden beneath her bitter hostility.
“Why did you want to harm me then?” he pressed, his voice harsh and dangerous. “What happened between us? Why are you still afraid of revenge? Are you doing all of this to hurt me?”
Renee’s armor was cracking. Every question peeled away another fragile layer. The memories, the guilt, the pain — they all clawed at her from the inside.
“I don’t know,” she whispered, exhausted beyond words. “I don’t know anything. Let me go!”
In that moment, she almost surrendered, almost crumbled completely under the intensity of his questioning. How much longer could she keep this up? How much longer until all her secrets poured out and drowned them both?
But the chapter ends here, with all their questions still hanging in the air. One truth has been spoken, but many more remain trapped in the silence between them. Stefan’s head hurts with missing memories, while Renee’s heart bleeds with secrets she refuses to reveal. Who really saved whom? And who is truly the villain of their story?
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**Reader’s Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter was absolutely gripping! I honestly felt Renee’s tense heart beating through the words. There is such a beautiful and tragic conflict here — Stefan seeking the truth while Renee tries so hard to protect him from her wounds. The way their emotions clash and tangle is deeply moving, and it makes you want to reach right into the page and shake both of them. I loved the dialogue, the raw tension, and the cliffhangery feeling at the end. I also feel so frustrated for them — poor Stefan is so close to the truth, but his mind just won't let him hold it! And Renee, standing with her eyes closed, offering her eyes like that... wow, that image will stay with me for a long time. Very powerful chapter. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
I predict Stefan will absolutely refuse to let Renee leave after this conversation. Since he cannot recall his lost memories, and obviously won't accept her vague answers, he will probably dig even deeper into her past. I would not be surprised if he drags her back into his world — or demands to uncover their shared history through outside investigations. And if anyone in Renee’s circle accidentally reveals more about their old marriage, Stefan may finally realize that Renee wasn’t just a stranger who saved him... she was someone deeply tangled in his destiny. Something big is definitely coming!
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