Chapter 186

An inexplicable feeling crept over Annie, making her believe that this child could be her key to everything she ever wanted. Yet, for reasons she couldn’t comprehend, those things she thought were within reach now seemed to be slipping away. With a sense of defeat, she meticulously prepared for her visit to the Grey family estate, thinking that if she could secure Carl’s affection today, an early birth by a month wouldn’t seem suspicious.

But she hadn’t expected to overhear such shocking news.

Her hand, resting on her lower abdomen, tightened until pain radiated through her body. It was clear now that this child wouldn’t stay. Carl wasn’t going to be with her today; that much was certain. In that case, Renee’s child would have to accompany hers in their downfall. Then, Carl would have no reason not to marry Renee under Michael’s orders.

Annie let go of her belly and touched up her makeup with a powder compact. Then, she removed her earrings and placed them in a small jewelry box she