Chapter 040

"Carl? Carl!" Annie's voice grew closer from outside the door.

Renee's entire body went rigid, cold sweat breaking out across her forehead. The mere thought of Annie walking in on them like this filled her with panic. Annie was cunning and skilled at manipulation—she would never let this go easily. And Carl always protected Annie, leaving Renee with no chance at winning.

Renee grabbed Carl's hand, which was still roaming over her body, and pleaded, "Please, don't do this. You love Annie."

She tried to remind Carl of his feelings, hoping it would snap him out of it.

But to her shock, instead of stopping, Carl slid his hand further under her clothes, his fingertips gliding over her skin, making her shiver uncontrollably. He leaned in closer, his voice a deep, rough whisper in her ear, "It's quite kinky when you call me 'Uncle Carl' in moments like this."

Renee was mortified.

In her desperation, she decided to go all out and kicked the door with her foot.

The loud bang echoed throu