Chapter 080

She couldn't accept it!

Wendy acted as though she was trying to stand up, but halfway through, she swayed unsteadily and fell towards Carl.

Carl took a step back, still holding Renee.

Wendy ended up sprawled at their feet, looking disheveled.

At this point, most people wouldn't dare to push their luck further, even if they fainted.

But Wendy wasn't like most people. She tremblingly reached out and grabbed Carl's pant leg.

Her upper body was tilted just enough to reveal what lay beneath her soaked clothes.

She made no attempt to cover herself as she looked up at Carl pitifully. "Mr. Grey, I was halfway back when I got worried about Renee's safety, so I returned. I saw her standing by the lake and didn't want to startle her with my voice, so I approached quietly. Who knew that just as I was about to grab her, I would lose my balance and fall into the lake?"

"Mr. Grey, blame me if you must. It's my fault. I nearly frightened Renee."

She gazed at Carl with tear-filled eyes, comple