# Chapter 8: The Unspoken Jealousy and a Dangerous Game
Hello, dear readers! It’s me again! How are you all doing today? I hope you're ready for another emotional rollercoaster, because Chapter 8 of *The Untouchable Ex Wife* is packed with tension, awkwardness, and a whole lot of unspoken feelings. So grab your headphones, settle in, and let me walk you through the unforgettable moments of this chapter.
We begin right where the previous scene left off—with Renee trying to play the role of a gentle, dutiful caretaker for Stefan, the man who was once her husband and who has now lost his sight. But as we all know, nothing is ever simple when these two are in the same room.
Just moments earlier, Renee’s mind had wandered to dangerous places. She had been thinking about what an advantage it would be to have a blind man like Stefan at her mercy. But that thought quickly backfired when she nearly tried to undress him, all in the name of “shaving his body hair.” Poor, flustered Renee! She meant to shave his beard, but her hands had other plans.
Stefan, despite being blind, sensed exactly what she was doing. A small, amused smile played on his lips as he teased her: *"I asked you to shave my beard, not take off my clothes..."* Then he leaned closer, his voice dropping to that low, dangerous tone that always made her knees weak. *"I'm curious though... What were you going to do after taking off my clothes?"*
Oh, if only the ground could have swallowed Renee right then! She cursed herself inwardly. *'Renee, oh Renee! So many years have passed, so why do you always expose your immoral behaviour when you're faced with this man? How humiliating!'*
Flustered beyond belief, she tried to recover her dignity. She smoothed her hair, cleared her throat, and shamelessly declared, *"I'm so sorry. I wanted to shave your body hair first. Since you don't need that, I'll shave your beard now."*
Stefan, who could not see her crimson face but could certainly imagine it, suppressed his laughter and replied with an exaggerated solemnity, *"Thank you, but I don't need you to shave my body hair."*
And so, with the awkwardness still hanging thick in the air, Renee picked up the razor and got to work. She applied shaving cream around his chin, then carefully moved the blade along his jaw. The process was smooth, but the closeness between them was anything but comfortable. Renee’s faint, floral scent drifted toward Stefan with every breath she took. Her warm breaths brushed against his face, stir-ring something deep inside him. He could not see her, but he could feel her—every little movement, every hesitation, every fluttering heartbeat.
As she shaved him, a mischievous spark lit up Renee’s eyes. She thought about all the little ways she could pay him back for his teasing. But before she could follow through on her silent schemes, they were interrupted.
The door swung open, and a familiar, sarcastic voice filled the room. *"Yes, she's in love with a member of the Hunt family, but that person is me... not you."*
It was Jovan.
He walked into the room, his expression dark and irritated. And when Renee saw him, her heart nearly stopped. She felt completely awkward—she was in an intimate position, her hands still close to Stefan, and now this troublemaker was here to misinterpret everything.
Panicking, she quickly pushed away Stefan’s hands and stepped back, creating as much distance as she could. But Stefan, blind as he was, sensed the sudden change instantly. He could feel her guilt radiating off her, the way she jumped away from him like a child caught stealing candy. That reaction alone was enough to confirm Jovan’s accusations were not lies.
Stefan’s voice turned cold. *"So, you're saying that you guys are a couple?"* His blind eyes seemed to pierce through the room, dark clouds gathering in his expression.
Before Renee could say a word, Jovan strode forward with a devil-may-care grin and wrapped his arm intimately around her shoulders. *"My girlfriend and I are quarrelling, so she turned to you to annoy me. Don't take it too seriously, cousin."*
Renee was frozen in shock. She couldn’t speak, couldn’t move. All she could do was stare at Stefan, desperately trying to read the emotions hidden behind his blind eyes. She wanted to explain, but what could she say? That she and Jovan were not lovers? That was obvious. But telling the truth—that she was actually Stefan's ex-wife, the woman he once deeply loved—was far too dangerous.
Because the truth was complicated. Renee and Stefan had shared more than a marriage. They had been deeply, passionately in love. But now, in this twisted situation, she couldn’t tell him who she really was. She was trapped between the fear that he might forget her completely and the even greater fear that he might remember her. What a dilemma!
Meanwhile, Jovan stood there, pleased with the chaos he was creating. He knew exactly how to wound the proud Stefan. He leaned closer and added, with a cruel smirk, *"Baby, don't be mad at me. I know I was wrong. Please don't use Stefan as a tool. He's blind and disabled now. If you play with his feelings, he'll go mad."*
He wanted to provoke Stefan, to humiliate him in front of the very woman he was starting to trust. And Renee knew it. She knew that nothing could cut Stefan deeper than being called a pitiful, useless man. His pride, his arrogance—they were the core of who he was. And Jovan was aiming directly at that fragile center.
*"Jovan, shut up!"* Renee yelled, furious. She elbowed him hard, trying to push him away. But Jovan only winced in pain, secretly thrilled that she was paying attention to him at all—even if it was with anger. His twisted logic made him believe that her fierceness was a sign that she cared.
Very well, he thought, if she wants to play it this way, he would play along. He continued to mock Stefan relentlessly. But to everyone's surprise, Stefan remained unnaturally calm. A faint smirk appeared on his lips as he said, *"It's fine. I don't think there's anything wrong with having additional help."*
Jovan blinked, confused. That wasn't the reaction he’d expected.
Then Stefan turned his head slightly in Jovan’s direction and delivered the most unexpected blow: *"The socks I just changed out of are yet to be washed. I'll have to trouble you for that."*
Jovan was dumbfounded. His mouth fell open.
*"Wash them with your hands,"* Stefan added calmly. *"You know that I only wear clothes that are hand-washed."*
Jovan’s jaw dropped like a goldfish. He couldn’t believe that this blind, weakened man had found a way to turn the tables so effortlessly.
Then, as if nothing had happened, Stefan turned to Renee and said with an unexpectedly gentle tone, *"The sunshine seems good today. Help me change my clothes, then go out for some fresh air with me."*
Renee could only stand there, speechless. Stefan... had not lost his temper? He hadn’t exploded in jealousy or bitterness. Instead, he was calmly asserting his dominance over the situation, making Jovan his personal servant while pulling Renee closer to his side.
It was a brilliant, if dangerous, move. Renee found herself caught in a game she didn't fully understand. And while Stefan’s face remained calm, a slight coldness flickered behind his unseeing eyes, hinting that this was far from over.
What was going on inside that sharp mind of his? Was he simply trying to protect his pride, or was there something deeper—a thread of jealousy, perhaps, or the stirring of an old memory? All Renee knew was that this chapter was ending on a cliffhanger of emotions, and the tension between all three of them was only beginning to boil.
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
Oh my, what a deliciously tense chapter! I absolutely loved how the power dynamics shifted back and forth. Renee’s internal panic was so relatable, and Stefan’s calm, composed way of humiliating Jovan was *chef’s kiss*. Even blind, Stefan remains an unstoppable force, and that moment with the socks was both hilarious and satisfying. I could practically feel the heat of the awkwardness radiating from my screen. Jovan is clearly going to be a thorn in everyone’s side, and I can’t wait to see how Stefan handles him next. The emotional tension between Renee and Stefan is simmering beautifully, and as a reader, I’m completely hooked.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
## Next Chapter Prediction
In the next chapter, I predict Stefan will use this little outing to test Renee further. His jealousy over Jovan will likely surface in subtle, possessive ways, and we might finally see him question why Renee feels so painfully familiar. Meanwhile, Jovan won’t give up so easily—using a few more nasty tricks to drive a wedge between them. And there’s a real chance Stefan may begin to suspect that Renee is hiding more than she lets on. The mask she’s wearing is slowly slipping, and when it falls, everything is going to blow up.
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