Chapter 016

At the university gates early in the morning, there weren't many people around.

Exhausted, Renee was forcefully pulled into Carl's car despite her struggles. No matter how hard she tried to resist, a strong force continued to pull her back.

Looking up, she realized that he seemed to be playing with her, as if her resistance was just a ploy to attract him.

Finally, she gave up and let her arms drop.

Carl pulled her close, lifted her face, and gently touched her reddened forehead.

"Looks like you haven't learned your lesson. Why did you leave the hospital?" he asked casually, as if he hadn't been the one pushing her to settle outside the hospital room.

Renee stared at him, feeling like she couldn't understand him even after two lifetimes.

Seeing her silence, Carl gripped her chin more firmly.

She felt like a doll in his hands, manipulated at his will.

Feeling humiliated, Renee gritted her teeth and forcefully slapped his hand away.

The sound echoed loudly in the car.

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