# Chapter 471: The Pregnancy Test That Wasn't
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 471 of *The Untouchable Ex Wife*. If you thought the storm was over, think again—because this chapter swirls around a misunderstanding of the most delicate and heartbreaking kind, one that reaches straight into the heart of Renee and Stefan's fragile, rekindled love. Grab your favorite drink and settle in, because this is one emotional rollercoaster that you won't want to miss!
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Renee's heart hammered in her chest as silence stretched through the room like a taut thread about to snap. Stefan stood there, eyes filled with desperate hope and confusion, waiting for an answer that she simply didn't know how to give.
"It's... It's because..." Renee stammered, her voice barely above a whisper. She wasn't good at lying—never had been, especially not to the people she cared about. And Stefan? He was the one person who could see right through her fragile pretenses, no matter how hard she tried.
Just as the tension threatened to smother her, Owen—ever the quick-witted doctor—stepped forward like a knight in a white coat. "Pregnancy tests aren't always accurate," he explained smoothly, shooting Renee a subtle glance. "It actually depends on the person's hormones, and even men can get a positive result if their female hormones are too high!"
It wasn't the truth. Not exactly. But for someone like Stefan, who didn't have the medical knowledge to question it, it was more than enough to fool him.
Stefan blinked, the light of hope dimming in his handsome eyes as disappointment settled over him like a shadow. "Are you sure?" he asked, his voice quiet.
"Yeah, the test results can't be faked. Ms. Everheart isn't pregnant," Owen said, patting Stefan's shoulder with an almost fatherly reassuring gesture. He gave a light, teasing squeeze and added, "But it's okay. You both are young, so just keep working hard."
Those words were meant to soothe, but they only added another layer of awkwardness to an already unbearable moment. Yet Renee knew she had no choice. If she wanted to protect Stefan—to keep him from worrying, to shield him from the dangerous secret she was carrying—she had to play this lie out to the very end.
Tears welled in her eyes as she turned to face Stefan. Her lower lip trembled, and she looked so genuinely upset that it was hard for anyone to doubt her. "I'm sorry, darling. I didn't want to lie to you. I thought I was pregnant when Lei told me that there were two lines. I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble."
The words tumbled out of her like a confession, wrapped in grief and guilt. Stefan's expression softened instantly at the sight of her distress. His heart, so hard and armored against the world, melted at her tears. Without hesitation, he pulled her into his arms.
"Silly, you don't have to apologize to me..." He stroked her hair, his voice tender. "I should be apologizing to you! I didn't work hard enough to get you pregnant. I promise that I'll work hard every night from now on and get it right this time."
Renee's cheeks flamed red against the fabric of his chest. But before she could respond, Owen coughed—loudly and dramatically.
"Ahem, ahem!"
The couple had almost forgotten he was still in the room. Owen cleared his throat, looking thoroughly embarrassed and more than a little amused at being trapped in the middle of their suddenly lovey-dovey moment. He was half afraid Stefan would take "work hard every night" into vivid detail.
Stefan shot Owen a cold, unimpressed glare. "Dr. Wagner, you can go to the living room for some tea or coffee if you're thirsty. We don't need you here at the moment."
The sharp dismissal only made Owen grin wider. He crossed his arms over his chest, clearly enjoying this banter. "So once you've gotten what you want, you try to get rid of me, hmm? Did you forget how you begged me to come this morning? Now you're trying to drive me away. It'll be hard if you want to hire me again!"
Owen's teasing tone hung in the air. He looked thoroughly unapologetic, thoroughly entertained by Stefan's grumpy reaction. But he had a point. Just hours ago, Stefan had been begging for any reassurance about Renee's pregnancy, and now that the scare was over—now that it was all a mistake—Stefan was ruthlessly shoving him out the door.
Stefan sighed through his nose, the picture of a spoiled, victorious husband. "Okay, you can stay. My wife will get pregnant in a month given my capabilities," he said, his chin lifting with childish smugness.
Renee's heart squeezed. It was that adorable, boastful side of Stefan that always made her simultaneously want to laugh and cry. But then the weight of reality pressed down on her again, and she knew she had to say something before Stefan's imagination ran too far ahead.
She gently yanked Stefan's arm and lowered her voice. "I've thought about it a lot, and I think it's better if we take it slow for now. Let's not try for another kid just yet."
Silence.
Those words, spoken softly and carefully, struck Stefan like a brick to the chest. His eyes widened with alarm, and he grabbed Renee's hand as if she might slip away from him at any second. "What happened? I've only been away for a while, but something's changed. You don't want to have a kid with me, and you want to keep your distance from me. Are... you getting sick of me?"
The vulnerability in his voice was painful to hear. For all his wealth, power, and fierce reputation, Stefan had never been confident when it came to love. He loved Renee with an intensity that terrified him, and he simply couldn't imagine that Renee would love him back with the same eternal fire. Every small distance from her felt like the beginning of the end.
Renee's heart ached at the fear in his eyes. She reached up and cupped his face in her hands, forcing him to look at her. "Stop overthinking—I won't get sick of you. I'm just a little tired lately and want to rest. Plus, it's not suitable for us to have another baby given our current condition. Maybe all this is fated."
She spoke to him patiently, softly, like coaxing a frightened child who needed certainty beyond all other things. Her thumbs brushed his cheeks, and she let every ounce of her affection shine through her eyes.
"Don't worry, I like you more than you think, and there are so many new and fun things we can do together. I won't get sick of you..." Her lips curved into a gentle, reassuring smile. "But even if I do, I'll let you know early and won't string you along."
The last line was meant to be playful—lighthearted—a joke to ease the heavy tension between them. But underneath it lay a promise that ran deeper than Stefan could possibly understand. Renee was keeping secrets from him. Big, dangerous secrets that could change everything.
For now, though, she watched as the worry in his eyes slowly melted away, replaced by hope and trust. She hated herself for lying. She hated the fact that every sweet word she said was tainted by hidden truths. But she was protecting him—and perhaps protecting herself as well.
Stefan pulled her into an embrace, burying his face in her neck. "Don't ever say that again," he murmured, his voice thick. "Because I could never get sick of you either. Not in this life, and not in the next."
In the background, Owen wisely remained silent. Some moments were too sacred to interrupt.
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
This chapter absolutely tugged at my heartstrings! Watching Stefan—usually so confident and powerful—turn into a vulnerable, almost insecure child when he thought Renee didn't want him was both heartbreaking and endearing. Renee's internal battle is painful to witness, and the way she lies for his protection while drowning in guilt makes for some truly powerful storytelling. The mixture of humor with Owen, romance with Stefan, and the quiet undercurrent of dark secrets leaves readers craving more.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars
## Next Chapter Prediction
I predict that Renee's secret won't stay buried for long. With Lei already suspicious and Stefan's mind now put at ease, the next chapter will likely see hidden truths begin to surface—perhaps in a confrontation between Renee and the people who are keeping her in danger. Will Stefan discover that she's being threatened or forced into keeping her distance? And what real reason did she have to avoid trying for another child? The suspense is building, and I'm bracing myself for an explosive discovery!
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