Mitchel’s brow furrowed, halting his steps instantly.


    Mitchel’s gaze lingered on Katie’s belly, filled with profound feelings.


    Katie felt her heart race under such intense scrutiny.


    “Three and a half months?” Mitchel’s expression shifted to its usual detached coolness as he echoed Luciana’s words.


    Katie felt a buzzing in her ears, her mind momentarily going nk.


    Her resentment toward Luciana intensified at that moment.


    Luciana just blurted out Katie’s month of pregnancy despite her promise of against saying so.


    While Katie scrambled for an answer, Mitchel addressed Luciana, “Mom, grab some rest.


    I’ll leave Marcelo with you for any assistance you might need.


    ”


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    Mitchel ought to dedicate more time to Luciana due to thetter’s injury.


    But since Luciana was adamant about keeping Katie here, Mitchel didn’t feel like sticking around.


    Moreover, with plenty of servants in the house and extra security Mitchel had arranged discreetly, he feltfortable leaving Marcelo behind to prevent Katie from causing trouble.


    Raegan offered a courteous goodbye to Luciana, “Wishing you well and a peaceful rest.


    ”


    Luciana merely gave Raegan an indifferent nce and showed no interest in interacting with her.


    But Raegan didn’t mind since she had given the respect and courtesy that was expected of her.


    She didn’t give a thought to whether Luciana Liked her or not.


    She doubted they could get along.


    “Let’s leave,” Mitchel said, taking Raegan’s hand with a newfound softness in his voice.


    His hand emanated warmth as it enveloped hers, his thumb tenderly stroking it, offeringfort.


    Raegan’s eyes lit up, and she smiled, signaling that she was okay.


    Mitchel returned the smile, shedding his icy demeanor to reveal a charming warmth.


    Katie watched their interaction, feeling a surge of jealousy in her chest.


    She balled her hands into fists, overwhelmed with envy.


    “Mitchel, how can you just walk away? What about your mom?” Katie’s voice trembled, dismayed that not even Luciana’s plight could make Mitchel stay.


    “Why am I leaving? Surely, you know.


    ” Mitchel’s tone was t and icy.


    Katie froze, at a loss for words.


    “I don’t want to see you,” Mitchel stated coldly.


    Katie’s mind went nk.


    The unwavering coldness in Mitchel’s voice added to the humiliation.


    His indifference to whether his words wounded her was clear.


    Tears filled her eyes as Katie protested, “Mitchel, I’m carrying your child.


    Do you really need to be this harsh?”


    “You called I was being harsh?” Mitchel scoffed, “Let me make it clear to you.


    Raegan is the only woman who will ever be the mother of my children.


    No one else will ever hold that title.


    ”