Chapter 204

She had always thought Carl didn't want to see her and her daughter. To protect Sarah from any backlash, she deliberately avoided Carl, taking Sarah with her.

As Renee was lost in thought, a sudden bolt of lightning illuminated the sky, casting an ominous shadow over the family library. The following thunderclap felt like it tore a hole in her heart.

She could almost feel her blood surging, accompanied by an uncontrollable panic.

When Renee came to her senses, Susanne had brought her back to the courtyard and was drying her hair with a towel.

"Go to your room and change your clothes quickly."

As soon as Susanne said it, she remembered that Renee had moved out. To reassure Michael, the family patriarch, Renee hadn't left a single item behind.

Susanne's eyes reddened. She pressed her lips together and said, "I'll get you some of my clothes."

Renee nodded numbly.

After changing, Susanne looked at Renee's pale face and said worriedly, "I'll make you some tea."

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