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The touch sent an electric current through her body, making her tremble uncontrollably.Noticing this, Carlโs gaze deepened. He leaned in closer, and a drop of tea from his collar dripped onto her stomach.Renee trembled even more visibly.A dark desire surged in Carl's eyes as he stared directly at her, his gaze unapologetically filled with want."Just as sensitive as that night.""No!โ Renee shot back."Is that so? You weren't saying that then," he chuckled, a wicked glint in his expression.The thumb with the ring on it brushed away the drop of tea on her abdomen. The smooth crystal felt unusually warm against her skinโcomfortable yet strangely unsettling.Renee's abdomen contracted slightly, and she let out a soft gasp, which Carl quickly silenced by kissing her again."Mmmโฆ"Carl was out of control!If the Grey family discovered them, her life would be screwed!But Reneeโs strength was no match for his, and he effortlessly lifted her, pressing his lips to hers.Suddenly, there was
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After brewing the tea, Renee carried it into the living room. It was a rare occasion to have so many people gathered together, and even the usually stern face of Michael had softened with a few smiles.Once she had served the tea, Renee quietly stood behind Susanne and Patrick, blending into the background, almost invisible.Just then, Carl walked in, his collar still damp from the spilled tea.Linda noticed and asked, "Carl, you're usually so meticulous. How did you get your clothes dirty?"Carl sat down, picked up his tea cup, and glanced at Renee before replying indifferently, "The cat brushed against me."Linda sipped her tea and chuckled, "That's an interesting cat. Did it manage to hit your lips too?"Carl blew on his tea and casually responded, "Mm. It's quite strong."Upon hearing this, Renee immediately lowered her head, feeling her face grow hotter by the second.After some casual conversation, Mr. Grey mentioned that he was going to take a nap, and the others began t
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Michael had always been dissatisfied with Annie's family background, but he valued her image and reputation. Compared to other random women from outside, having Annie by Carl's side seemed a better choice. However, after the recent press conference, Annie proved to be a deep disappointment.Carl remained unruffled as ever, responding with chilling indifference."Mm."Their conversation ended, and they walked away together.Moments later, Annie emerged from behind a rockery, her hands trembling with anxiety as she twisted her dress's hem almost to the point of tearing. She knew she had to win!...Susanne suggested that Renee stay the night, but Renee declined. The Grey family home held no good memories for her. Being there only reminded her of the scorn she faced in her past life and her poor daughter. As dusk approached, she left.However, she hadn't gone far when a sudden gust of wind blew through, darkening the sky ominously. The rain poured down heavily, soaking her to the s
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On the way back, Travis received a call from home informing him that his mom Linda was experiencing a flare-up of her rheumatism. The rainy weather always worsened her condition, causing her sleepless nights.Ever since her husband's passing, Linda had spent nearly every day at the church praying, seeking solace, but the constant kneeling had taken a toll on her knees.Renee pointed to the intersection up ahead. "Travis, you can drop me off there. I'll take the subway back to school. I just need to borrow your jacket for a bit.""Renee..." Travis said, feeling a bit guilty."I'm in my twenties now, I'll be fine. But Linda must be in pain right now. You should go back and be with her.""Alright."Travis pulled the car over and adjusted the jacket on her shoulders, reminding her to be careful. Renee nodded and got out of the car.After watching the car drive away, she took the subway back to school. However, the subway station was still a distance from the school, so she had to wa
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She touched the jacket she had just put on and, with a slight squeeze, water actually dripped out.How could it be so wet when she had just put it on?Renee turned to look at Carl and saw that his entire left side was soaked, his shirt clinging to his body, outlining an enviable physique.What had happened?As they drove, Carl instructed the driver to turn up the heat and tapped the back screen twice with his fingers. The previously cold Renee felt warmth emanating from all directions, even the seat beneath her was warm.She kept her head down, completely puzzled by Carl's intentions.After a few twists and turns, Carl brought her back to the same apartment as before."Take a shower," Carl said, pulling out a pair of women's slippers from the closet and handing them to Renee.Renee glanced at the slippers and was instantly reminded of the personal items she had seen in Annie's apartment. These were undoubtedly Annie's slippers."I won't wear them."Renee walked barefoot inside
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Renee froze, her face flushing involuntarily. She didn't realize that the narrow crack in the door perfectly reflected her image in the mirror. Her long hair draped over her bare back, partially covering her chest, which she was trying to shield with her arms. With each slight movement, it seemed as if she might be exposed at any moment.Carl clenched the ring on his thumb, struggling to suppress the surge of desires within him.Unable to argue further, Renee shut the door with force. Staring at the men's shirt and pants in her hands, she had no choice but to put them on.When she finally emerged from the bathroom, Carl was sitting on the sofa, sipping tea. The fragrance of the tea filled the room, creating a sense of calm.Renee walked over, and as Carl glanced at her, he accidentally spilled half of his tea, perhaps because it was too hot. Yet, he remained composed, merely saying, "Have some tea."He put down his cup and went to take a shower, not saying much else.Renee picked
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After speaking, Renee went straight to the guest room.Carl, still smoking, poured himself another cup of tea. He took a sip and frowned at the taste. Lost in thought, he picked up the tea canister from the side table....In the middle of the night, Renee woke up coughing, feeling her throat dry and scratchy. When she tried to sit up, the room spun around her. She had to brace herself against the wall as she searched for some water.After what felt like an eternity, she finally found some water, but her dizziness worsened. Taking a few steps, her legs gave way, and she started to collapse towards the floor.Fortunately, she never hit the groundโCarl caught her and lifted her into his arms."How is your body so weak?" he muttered.Hearing his familiar voice, Renee's body began to tremble uncontrollably, burdened by memories from her past life."No... don't touch me... No, don't touch me..." she mumbled, desperately clutching at Carl's collar.Carl could hear her knuckles crack
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Renee broke into a cold sweat, gasping out, "My... my hand..."Carl paused suddenly, taking a few deep breaths as the veins in his neck pulsed. He lifted himself slightly and gently took her hand.But before he could do anything else, Renee swiftly rolled over and wrapped herself tightly in the blanket.A manipulative move.Carl paused for a moment, but instead of getting angry, he simply lay down beside the "cocoon" she had made of herself, wrapping both her and the blanket tightly in his arms. He propped his head on one hand and leaned close to her ear, his voice hoarse and teasing, "How long do you think you can keep this up?"Renee wanted to retort, but her body betrayed herโshe had used the last of her strength in that brief escape. Now, as Carl's voice seemed to drift farther and farther away, she slipped into unconsciousness, sinking into darkness.Later that night, Renee's fever spiked again, leaving her in a dazed, feverish state. If Carl had intended to do anything, she
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Wedding dress?When Renee heard those two words, she couldnโt help but feel the irony.Counting the time Annie had tried on wedding dresses, this was the second time she was involved. And both times, it was for Carlโs fiancee.It was as if these weddings couldnโt happen without her as a witness.She glanced at Ruby, who was smiling radiantly, her joy pure and simple. Unlike Annie, Ruby wasnโt manipulative; her invitation was sincere.It was precisely because of this that Renee felt like the bad guy.She was about to come up with an excuse to refuse when her phone buzzed.A sudden sense of foreboding hit her.Sure enough, it was a message from Susanne.โMr. Grey has asked me to help prepare for Carl and Miss Sandersโ engagement party.โThe weight of it crushed her.Whether Susanne would offend both the Sanders and Grey familiesโor remain unharmedโall hinged on Reneeโs response.Her hands trembled as she typed out a reply:โGot it.โRuby seemed to notice something was off a
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Ruby didnโt notice anything unusual about Reneeโs demeanor. She pulled out her phone and said excitedly, โLook, we took so many photos! Iโm thinking of using some of them for the engagement party and wedding. Can you help me pick a few?โRenee glanced at Rubyโs phone. The photos of Ruby and Carl, both smiling brightly, felt like tiny stabs.Ruby, a young woman nurtured by love and privilege, carried an effortless elegance. Her joy seemed pure and contagious. Her smile was magnetic, lighting up every photo.Even Carl, standing beside her, looked more at ease than usual. The two of them looked perfect togetherโevery photo captured their harmony.Renee, on the other hand, felt awkward, unsure where to direct her gaze.โTheyโre all great. You two should decide,โ she said with a forced smile, quickly steering the conversation elsewhere. โBy the way, why did you come to see me?โRuby clapped her hands as if just remembering. โOh, right! I almost forgot, I got so excited. The tie clip y
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Hearing her mention fire, Carl froze.His mind drifted to the dreams heโd had countless timesโthe little girl who hated him, and the ending that always played out the same. In every dream, the girl ran into the flames, holding the hand of a woman whose face was always blurred. The two of them would smile at each other before disappearing into the fire.Taking advantage of his hesitation, Renee broke free from Carlโs grip, putting a few steps of distance between them.Her voice trembled with a mix of anger and desperation. โUncle Carl, I canโt win against you. I know that. But Iโm still a person. Havenโt you and your father humiliated me enough? Do you really need everyone pointing at me, calling me trash, for you to finally be satisfied?โWithout waiting for a reply, she turned and walked away.Carl reached out, but all he caught was the coat draped over her shoulders.Renee stopped briefly, pulling off the coat without looking back. She continued walking until her figure disappe
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Carl didnโt respond to her question. Instead, he grabbed her wrist and led her into the car.Outside the window, the scenery blurred as they drove, snow starting to fall again after some time. When the car finally stopped and the door opened, a fresh layer of snow blanketed the ground.As Renee stepped out, a cashmere coat was draped over her shoulders. The faint scent of Carl surrounded her, pulling her back into reality. She found herself standing in front of a villa.The sprawling garden, now blanketed in white, held a dreamlike beauty, hinting at how enchanting it must look when the flowers were in full bloom. Renee could almost picture it clearly.Because this was the house where she had set herself on fire in her previous life.Eight years of marriage had turned this beautiful home into a gilded cage.Staring at the house, her voice was icy as she asked, โWhatโs the meaning of this?โCarlโs gaze darkened slightly, his tone calm. โIโll have someone pick up your belongings f
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Joey assumed Renee had forgotten and went to the kitchen to retrieve the item. She placed it in front of herโa sleek yet extravagant menโs watch.Renee recognized it instantly. It was Carlโs watch.She knew because she had a matching womenโs version.But she clearly remembered tidying up the kitchen the previous night, and the watch hadnโt been there. Unlessโฆ the person who had been with her during her fever was Carl.Levi hadnโt explicitly said the soup was his doing; she had simply assumed.As the dreamlike memories replayed in her mind, Reneeโs hand trembled, spilling the ginger tea.Joey quickly grabbed some napkins to clean up. โWhatโs wrong?โRenee turned to the window, then suddenly grabbed the watch and dashed out.Inside the elevator, she watched the descending numbers, silently counting down. Her hand braced against the wall, her emotions a tangled mess. She had told herself over and over to let go, to stop pursuing this path.But she had to know the truth.She had
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Joey pointed to Leviโs suit, drawing Reneeโs attention to it. She suddenly realized that Leviโs suit was from the same brand as the one Carl had been wearing when he had brought her home, his face covered. Aside from a few subtle differences, they looked almost identical to the average person. Levi and Carl also had similar builds, which explained why Joey had mistaken him. โJoey, itโs not what you think,โ Renee quickly tried to explain. But Joey wasnโt listening. She stood protectively in front of Renee, as though shielding her from making a bad decision. โRenee! You promised me youโd never go back to your ex!โ โEx?โ Levi repeated thoughtfully, glancing at Renee with a faint smile tugging at his lips. Renee felt a wave of frustration, like she might faint from embarrassment despite being on the mend. Joey, oblivious, continued in a righteous tone, โSir, whatโs the point of showing up now? When Renee needed someone the most, you ignored her. Being sweet after the f
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Warm water slid down Reneeโs throat, easing the discomfort. She gradually calmed down as a gentle thumb brushed her lips, as if the person in front of her were handling something precious.He leaned closer, his heated breath falling softly on her face.Instinctively, Renee held her breath. Even though her vision was blurry, she could feel how close he wasโso close that the slightest movement would bring their lips together.Just then, the medicineโs effect fully kicked in. Reneeโs body went limp, and she collapsed onto the couch.The next moment, a tall figure leaned over, pulling her tightly into his arms. His heartbeat thudded steadily in her ears, a sound that was oddly comforting.In her half-conscious state, she felt a soft touch on her forehead.โSleep,โ a low voice murmured, deep and magnetic, lulling her into the darkness.When Renee opened her eyes again, she saw a white ceiling above her. She reached up to touch her foreheadโthankfully, the fever had broken.But her b
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โWhat do you mean by that? Iโm not so old that I canโt run this family anymore!โ Michaelโs voice was sharp, his pride bristling. He hated being reminded of his ageโit was his greatest fear.Carlโs tone was flat and unaffected. โYour health should come first.โMichael froze in his seat, his face turning pale with anger. But as a man who had managed the vast Grey family empire for years, he quickly regained his composure.He pulled out two documents and placed them in front of Carl, smoothly shifting the topic. โHereโs the list for the New Yearโs gala invitations. Take a look.โCarl opened the list. It was almost identical to previous yearsโexcept for one addition: Susanne.โSheโs your sister-in-law, after all,โ Michael said coldly. โNo matter what, sheโs still part of the Grey family. Now that Linda is gone, itโs time for her to start contributing.โโIs that so?โ Carlโs dark eyes locked onto Michaelโs.Michael then gestured to the second document, his gaze sharp and calculating.
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Carl sat silently through the night.At dawn, Ruby slowly opened her eyes. Seeing him still by her side, she felt both happy and guilty.Weakly, she said, โCarl, Iโm sorry for making you stay with me all night.โCarl snapped out of his thoughts and slowly stood up. โIโll get the doctor.โAs he turned to leave, Ruby grabbed his hand.โCarl, I really like you. Can we be together? Of course, you can say no,โ she said softly.Carl lowered his gaze to her, his expression unreadable. He gently pulled his hand away. โLet the doctor check on you first.โWatching him walk away, Ruby bit her pale lips, her eyes welling up.The doctor came to examine her and confirmed that she was out of danger. Soon after, she was transferred to a regular hospital room.Carl helped her lie down and said in a low voice, โYour brother will be here soon.โRuby immediately grabbed his arm, her tone slightly anxious. โCarl, are you leaving?โโI got a message from home. I need to go back,โ Carl replied, his
