Chapter 100

Renee was startled, her eyes wide with surprise as she looked at Patrick. "Uncle, why did you do that?"

Patrick smiled kindly. "Dad has always held grudges against you. If he knew this incident was because of you, he would only be angrier."

"Uncle, I'm sorry," Renee said, feeling guilty.

"It's alright, don't worry about it," Patrick reassured her, patting her head.

Susanne beckoned, "Honey, I'm still hungry. Let's go to the kitchen and see if there's anything to eat."

"Alright, let's go," Patrick agreed.

The couple walked out of the room hand in hand.

Feeling a bit stifled, Renee decided to take a walk in the garden.

As she strolled through the garden, she spotted a dark figure up ahead.

It was Carl.

He stood by the pond, smoking, his long fingers elegant in the flickering firelight.

Sunlight danced on the water's surface, casting a soft glow on his handsome face.

A gentle breeze ruffled his hair, revealing eyes as deep as ink.

Renee's hand tightened into a fist, feeling t