Chapter 214

The other colleagues, hearing Renee's question, also became curious about Annie's illness.

"Yeah, Miss Simmons, what were you sick with? Even the recent flu going around doesn't clear up that quickly."

"You look radiant. It's hard to believe you were unwell at all."

Annie's eyes flickered with panic for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure and smiled.

"It wasn't anything serious, just a minor cold. Carl tends to overreact. He was worried something might happen, so he stayed by my side the whole time."

"He stayed with you the entire time?" Renee asked, eyeing Annie skeptically.

Hearing this, Annie suddenly perked up. She walked over to Renee, casually touching the necklace around her neck.

"Yes, he just spoils me too much. He can't stand to see me suffer even a little. Jealous? You should find yourself a boyfriend quickly. But Carl's love for me is one of a kind."

Her tone was soft as usual, but when she turned away from the others to face Renee, her eyes were full o