Chapter 042

She couldn't hold back any longer and blurted out, "Carl, your neck..."

Hearing this, Renee's curiosity piqued. She was eager to see how Carl would react when confronted by the woman he loved.

She snuck a glance and found herself staring straight into his deep, dark eyes, a gaze that made her feel an inexplicable sense of danger and intimidation.

Carl looked at her, casually brushing his fingers over the mark on his neck. "I bumped into something."

Renee's back heated up as she quickly closed the door, leaning against it, struggling to catch her breath.

Outside the door, Annie was stunned. This was the first time Carl had ever dismissed her so casually.

"Is there a problem?" Carl asked, his eyes slightly downcast, his slightly tousled hair falling over his forehead, adding a hint of devilish charm.

"No," Annie replied, forcing a smile before turning and leaving the bedroom.

Her hurried footsteps betrayed her anxiety. She knew for certain that the sounds she had heard through the door c