Chapter 075

Renee's disheveled hair fell across her forehead and back, making her appear vulnerable. Her face, wet from water, looked pale. Her pink lips, coated in moisture, resembled freshly washed grapes. Water droplets dripped down, soaking her hospital gown.

The blue and white striped gown clung to her skin, revealing her elegant collarbone and the fullness beneath her light-colored undergarment in places she couldn't see.

Unaware of the situation, Renee only noticed the man's heavy breathing. As he advanced, she stepped back until she had nowhere else to go.

He stood before her, his domineering gaze undisguised, like a predator eyeing its prey. Renee held her breath, clutching the signet ring tightly as he raised his hand.

Suddenly, a dry towel dropped onto her head.

"I'm leaving," he said hoarsely.

"Uncle Carl, your ring," Renee said, extending her hand with the signet ring.

Carl grasped her hand, using it to slip the ring back onto his thumb. Renee couldn't understand his gesture. S