Chapter 046

With tears in her eyes, Annie looked at Renee. "I'm sorry, Renee. You go first. I can wait."

She bit her lip hard, tears streaming down her face as she repeatedly glanced at Carl.

Renee pressed her lips together and started to move forward, but a hand suddenly gripped her shoulder firmly, a blood-red ring glinting with a dangerous, predatory gleam.

Carl's voice was cold. "Annie goes in first."

Renee spun around, glaring at Carl.

Annie looked at Carl affectionately. "Thank you, Carl. I... I can't move very well right now. Can you help me, please?"

Without hesitation, Carl stepped forward, scooped Annie into his arms, and carried her into the examination room.

Renee watched as the door slowly closed. Just before it shut, Annie turned her head and gave Renee a triumphant smile.

Always, always, Annie came first.

Renee crumpled up her examination slip and tossed it into the trash, then turned and walked away.

Her hand had healed a long time ago; the bandages were just a ruse to mi