She thought she had herself under control, but she still broke down, tears streaming uncontrollably. In those tears were her child, her past life, her everything.Through her sobs, she choked out, “Uncle Carl…”“I’ve told you—I’m not your uncle,” Carl said, his frown deepening.“Uncle Carl.”“Fine,” he sighed, rubbing his temples. “But don’t sniffle. I can’t kiss you like that.”“What…?”Before she could finish, Carl leaned in and kissed her.Renee froze, startled. She instinctively raised her hands to push him away, but he caught them and held them tightly. Her fingers trembled slightly in his grasp.The quiet room filled with faint sounds—the deepening of their breaths, soft murmurs between their lips…Renee tried to struggle, but her strength failed her. All she could do was stare wide-eyed at the man before her.For a fleeting moment, she thought she saw something glimmer in his dark eyes—a flash of tenderness that was almost too faint to catch.The next second, Carl pul
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