Chapter 069

Hospital.

When Renee woke up, a sense of panic engulfed her. She was in complete darkness, with only the distant sound of footsteps audible.

"Who's there?!" she shouted, her voice hoarse. In a state of fear, she blindly grabbed an object and threw it towards the sound.

Her frantic actions stunned everyone in the room.

Suddenly, a choked sob broke the silence, and a figure hurriedly approached.

"Renee, Renee, what's wrong? It's Mom!" Susanne cried, tears streaming down her face.

Renee's hand froze mid-air, fear trembling in her voice. "Mom, where are you? Why can't I see you?"

Susanne's eyes widened in horror. Forgetting her own tears, she called out desperately, "Renee! Don't scare me like this!"

Renee stared into empty space, her voice trembling, "Mom..."

The room fell into a suffocating silence.

Then, with anguished sobs, Susanne screamed, "Doctor! Doctor!"

The doctor who arrived was a friend of Carl's. After a thorough examination, his expression grew increasingly grave,