Chapter 216

Renee suspected the child might not be Carl's.

That's why she had asked Susanne about any men in Annie's life.

Unfortunately, there hadn't been much progress.

But seeing Annie's terrified behavior, Renee became more convinced of her theory.

For the next four days, Annie wore impeccable makeup but would suddenly disappear for brief periods.

Each time, Renee would find her hiding in the storage room, quietly enduring pain.

According to the doctor's explanation, it seemed Annie's medical abortion had failed.

Annie forced herself to endure for two more days, her complexion so poor that even blush couldn't hide it, before finally making an excuse to go to the hospital.

Renee, under the pretense of delivering something, followed Annie.

Annie went to see the doctor who had prescribed the abortion pills, choosing the quiet lunch hour to avoid attention.

Just before entering the office, Annie received a call that left her frozen in place.

"What did you say? Are you sure? I understand