Chapter 1092

“You’re like a child.” Renee couldn’t help but make fun of him.

The cousins had very different tastes. Stefan loved pure bitter lattes, and yet Jovan loved caramel macchiatos with extra milk and sugar.

Under the sunlight, Renee and Jovan continued sitting in the garden quietly, enjoying the rare silence between them.

Jovan touched the brim of the coffee mug, the warmth creeping up his fingers. After that, he asked in a nonchalant tone, “I heard that he’s coming to Banrea with Seraphina for their honeymoon soon…”

Renee was stunned. It took her a few moments before nodding. “Mhm.”

“You should go see him if you’d like. I know it must’ve been hard taking care of a useless man like me.

If seeing him could make you happier, I support it.” Jovan looked rather guilty, He had willingly allowed them to perform the ‘Bloodletting and Bone Fumigation Therapy’ after all, but he knew that he wasn’t the only one getting punished during this process.

His pain was physical, and he could at least find medication for relief.

Renee’s pain, however, was emotional. Being depressed for an extended amount of time could cause irreparable damage to the heart and mind.

“No need.” Renee quickly refused. “And what if I do see him? We’re not fated to be together. I’m just going to bring myself more pain.”

“What… What if I’m willing to let you go?” Jovan said as his chest tightened from the heartache.

He was never one to be generous. Some might even say he’s a phony and selfish person. Yet, after meeting Renee, his ‘curse,’ he was more than willing to risk his life for her, “You might be willing to let me go, but I’m not.” Renee hugged him from behind, comforting him as if he were a child. “I went to a fortune teller earlier, and they said that we’re soulmates, and we’ll spend the rest of our lives together. So stop acting like you’re trying to push me away. You might just bawl your eyes out if I actually leave.”

Jovan’s eyes started reddening as he choked on his tears. “I know you’re just saying that to make me feel better, but that was really good!”

Before, he had never even dreamed that Renee would care for him this much. This was once again indefinite proof that his sacrifice was absolutely worth it.

“Actually, I feel like I’ve got everything I wanted and more after receiving such love and care from you.

If you really want to leave, I won’t resent you. You don’t have to feel pressured to stay,” Jovan said truthfully.

“I don’t, I…” Renee’s eyes were blank, her heart as calm as still water. “Six months ago, I handed Stefan to Murphy and Francine after the surgery. I had them tell him a white lie, saying that I went on a world round trip with you. I never intended to go back to him.”

“Maybe I am just an insignificant stranger to him now or a liar who broke her promise. He forgot about me anyway, and he found a woman he truly loves. So what can a short visit even change at this point?”

Jovan clenched his fists silently, filled with guilt towards Renee. He could never bring himself to tell her that he was the reason Stefan even forgot about her. He didn’t choose to forget her at all.

‘If Renee found out about this one day, she probably won’t ever forgive me…’

A few days later, the refrigerator was about to run out of food.

“I’ll go buy some groceries downtown. Our neighbor will accompany you for now, okay?”

After giving Jovan a few reminders, Renee grabbed a tote bag and went out, cycling through the morning.

The small town of Banrea was relatively desolate, so the farmer’s market was small as well. However, its residents were still rather successful at keeping it clean and tidy. Many creative stalls were set up around the area as well.

After buying some fruits and vegetables, Renee ordered a cup of hot tea and intended to walk around the market for a while.