Chapter 187

Renee had imagined countless scenarios, even considering that Annie might try to blame her for a miscarriage, painting her as the villain. But she hadn't expected Annie to push her straight into the icy waters of the lake.

The Grey family's man-made lake was deep, and in an instant, Renee was submerged in the bone-chilling water. She struggled, reaching for help, but the freezing water rushed into her mouth, silencing her cries. Just as she began to believe this was the end, she heard Annie's panicked shouts.

"Help! Renee fell in the lake!" Annie's cries quickly drew a crowd.

But by then, Renee's coat had soaked up the water, weighing her down as she sank further. Her strength waned, and she could feel herself slipping under. Suddenly, she felt strong arms pulling her up, lifting her onto the bank. She choked on the water she'd inhaled, her vision blurry, but she could make out the face of the man holding her.

It was Carl.

He leaned over her, his wet hair dripping as he stared at