# Chapter 378: Cruelty in the Shadows
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 378 of "The Untouchable Ex Wife" — a chapter that tugs at your heartstrings and makes your blood boil at the same time. So settle in, my dear readers, because this is a scene filled with raw emotion, quiet strength, and the ugly cruelty of strangers.
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Renee swallowed her unease and sat back down, forcing herself to remain calm. "Okay, come back as soon as you can," she had told Stefan. But the moment his presence faded, an unsettling emptiness settled around her. She didn't want to stay in that blood-soaked, foul-smelling place any longer than necessary, yet she chose to wait alone rather than follow him around like a shadow. Deep inside, she knew this was something she had to learn — to stand on her own two feet without leaning on him. After all, Stefan would eventually leave. And if she clung to him too tightly now, the eventual separation would shatter her beyond repair.
Since losing her sight, Renee's other senses had sharpened to an almost supernatural degree. She could feel the world around her through sound and touch and even the subtle shifts of air. And right now, she could sense countless footsteps shuffling past her. Whispers followed in their wake, and though she couldn't see their faces, she felt the weight of their stares pressing down upon her like invisible chains. To them, she was nothing more than a strange curiosity — a young woman in dark sunglasses, sitting alone like a broken doll discarded by the world.
Then, something soft brushed against her hand.
Startled, Renee instinctively shoved the object away. "What is that?" she gasped, her heart hammering in her chest.
A loud wail erupted immediately. "Waah! Mommy, that woman pushed me! Beat her up!" It was a little boy — apparently, he had been bold enough to test whether Renee was really blind, and now he lay sprawled on the ground crying as if the world had ended.
The boy's mother had been busy snatching discounted products nearby, but her ears perked at her child's cries, and she stormed over in an instant. She was a portly woman with an air of arrogance that came from being accustomed to getting her way. "What happened, sweetheart? Who bullied you? Tell me, and I'll teach them a lesson!"
Sniffling dramatically, the boy pointed an accusing finger at Renee. "It's her! I wanted to touch her hand to see if she was faking it, and she... she pushed me to the ground. It hurts so badly, Mommy!"
In truth, the boy had been standing in front of Renee for quite some time, staring at her with childish curiosity. He thought she looked like a beautiful model with those sunglasses, and he simply couldn't contain his urge to reach out and pinch her hand. But of course, that nuance was lost on his mother.
When the plump woman saw that Renee appeared frail and sat alone without any protection, her confidence swelled. She jabbed a finger toward Renee and sneered, "How rude and wicked you are! How could you bully a boy? Say sorry to my son now, or I won't let you go!"
Renee remained perfectly still, her expression cold and unyielding. Despite her blindness, she radiated a quiet dignity that should have given anyone pause. "It was your son who was being rude," she replied aloofly, her voice steady and clear. "He should say sorry instead of me. I won't apologize."
The mother's eyes widened in disbelief. "You're so young but so stubborn! You pushed my son, and he's probably injured. I just asked you to say sorry, but you refused to. How shameless!" Furious, she lunged forward and shoved Renee with all her might.
Renee staggered under the sudden impact, her body swaying dangerously — but she managed to steady herself in time. In one fluid motion, she reached out and grabbed the fat woman's hand, twisting it hard with surprising force. The blindness had not weakened her; if anything, it had made her more aware of every movement around her. "I was just sitting here, but your son came over and pinched me, which was very naughty of him. Both of you are the unreasonable and rude ones here!"
The plump woman screamed in agony, flailing her arms wildly. "Ah, help! This shrew is trying to kill me!" In her frantic thrashing, her hand knocked into Renee's face — sending those dark sunglasses flying to the ground.
Time seemed to stop.
And then the crowd saw her eyes.
The onlookers who had gathered began gasping in horror and disgust. Hushed whispers swirled around Renee like poisoned clouds:
"Oh my, this person's eyes are horrible."
"She's blind... No wonder she bullied the boy!"
"Tsk! She shouldn't be out in public if she's blind. She's just disrupting our lives!"
The cruel words pierced through Renee like shards of glass. There she stood — exposed, vulnerable, humiliated — her injuries on display for all to mock. Her hands trembled slightly at her sides, but she kept her chin lifted. She would not give them the satisfaction of seeing her cry. She would not let their cruelty define her worth.
But deep inside, her heart ached. She was alone in this crowd of strangers who saw her as a monster, a burden, an inconvenience. And in that moment, the only thought that crossed her mind was one she dreaded to admit: Stefan was not there to protect her right now — and she didn't know how much longer she could bear this world alone.
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Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:
Oh my goodness, what an emotionally intense chapter! Reading about Renee being bullied by that spoiled brat and his entitled mother made my blood absolutely boil. Poor Renee — she didn't do anything wrong, yet the world keeps punishing her. I loved seeing her fierce side though! Even blind, she defended herself bravely and refused to apologize when she was not at fault. But watching those heartless strangers trample her dignity and mock her disability just broke my heart. The author does such a fantastic job making you feel every ounce of Renee's isolation and pain. This chapter makes you root for her even harder and despise the cruelty of society. The writing is gripping, the pacing is spot-on, and the emotional impact is deep. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars.
Next Chapter Prediction:
I predict that Stefan will return just in time to witness the crowd mocking Renee — or perhaps he'll arrive after she's already dealt with the humiliation all by herself. Someone from the crowd may even try to escalate the situation, but Stefan's presence will dominate and he will fiercely defend Renee, making everyone regret ever judging her. Alternatively, Renee might finally break down emotionally in private, and we'll see Stefan struggle between his cold exterior and his growing concern for her. Either way, sparks are about to fly!
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