Chapter 193


    As Long As It''s You Mitchel had no desire to coerce Raegan to pay him a visit.


    But if Luciana asked Raegan to visit him, it suggested a willingness on her part to meet him.


    Mitchel''s difort was palpable as he grappled with his own humility, deceiving even himself in his


    introspection.


    Luciana, taken aback by Mitchel''s words, felt a twinge of unease at his request a momentter.


    Despite her fondness for Raegan, nobody couldpare to Mitchel, especially when it involved life-


    and-death situations.


    The news of Mitchel’s injuries had once nearly caused her heart to stop.


    The memory of that fear still sent her heart racing.


    Despite knowing Mitchel was out of danger, the doctor''s words could still make her quiver with fear.


    Luciana believed that if Mitchel married a woman he wasn''t particrly fond of, he might remain calmer


    and refrain from engaging in risky endeavors.


    With solemn concern, Luciana advised Mitchel, "You once caused Raegan great loss, and now you''ve


    saved her life.


    It''s bnced.


    You''re divorced now.


    Let the past stay in the past.” Mitchel, taken aback that Raegan had disclosed their divorce to Luciana,


    felt a shadow pass over his face.


    Facing his mother, Mitchel confessed, "I don’t want a divorce.


    I never want one.


    My mind is stuck on Raegan.


    1 can''t imagine a future where she''s not around me." These words left Luciana unsure of how to


    respond.


    "Why are you so stubborn...” "T''ll see her myself if you won''t do it for me," Mitchel dered,


    determined, and attempted to rise from his bed, only to be bathed in a cold sweat from the effort.


    Luciana, rmed and pale, urged him back to bed, relenting, "Alright, stay.


    I''ll have here to you.” Raegan was taken aback by Luciana’s unexpected call.


    After theirst encounter, she hadn''t anticipated any furthermunication, especially not kindness.


    She suspected Mitchel''s influence.


    Yet, with Mitchel now engaged to Eloise, Raegan wished to sever all ties.


    It was time to close the chapter between them.


    Therefore, Raegan declined Luciana''s request with politeness.


    To her astonishment, Luciana insisted, "Regardless of your history with Mitchel, he''s hurt because of


    you.


    It''s your responsibility to care for him.


    We''ll discuss everything else afterwards." Luciana''s words bore the weight of an_ ethical obligation, yet


    they rang true.


    Left without options, Raeganplied and hailed a taxi to the hospital.


    In an unexpected twist at the hospital parking lot, she encountered Henley, who was there to pick up


    medication for his mother.


    Henley had been concerned after days of failure to reach Raegan, and though they had finally spoken,


    her excuse of fever and phone neglect seemed dubious to him.


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    Encountering her at the hospital now only deepened his suspicions.


    Yet, since Raegan withheld the truth, Henley chose not to pry further.


    Upon entering the lobby, they parted ways, and Raegan ascended to the upper floors in the elevator.


    In the VIP ward, Mitchell was seated in a wheelchair, gazing steadily out the window.


    Since Luciana had mentioned Raegan''s imminent arrival, he had maintained his vigil.


    Yet, his current state really didn''t allow for prolonged sitting.


    Matteo, observing this, couldn''t help but feelpassion for Mitchell, who remained silent, his


    eagerness to see Raegan apparent.


    Yet, Matteo couldn''t help but notice how Mitchell''s usually calm face suddenly grew icy.


    To Mitchell''s dismay, after such a lengthy wait, the first sight he caught was Raegan at the parking lot


    with Henley, their seeming proximity suggesting an unmistakably intimate closeness.


    This sight hit Mitchell like a blow.


    He thought Raegan had been with Henley all this time, noting to see him after his awakening.


    Mitchell''splexion drained to a ghostly pallor, his heart felt as if it had been shredded and tossed


    aside, the agony so intense it stole his breath.


    A few momentster, with his expression steeled, he wheeled himself back to his bed.


    Matteo, puzzled by Mitchell''s abrupt mood shift, held his questions.


    The ward''s door swung open shortly after, and Raegan walked in.


    Matteo, sensing a shift in the atmosphere, greeted Raegan and discreetly exited, leaving the two in a


    silent standoff.


    Raegan, however, remained silent.


    Mitchel''s striking features had lost their color, his usually vibrant and alluring lips now pale.


    He resembled delicate porcin, exquisite yet fragile.


    Tears brimmed in Raegan''s eyes unexpectedly.


    She had overestimated herself.


    Mitchel’s frail appearance instinctively drew herpassion.


    Approaching the bed, her voice barely a whisper, she inquired, "Are you feeling any better?" Her voice,


    heavy with emotion, betrayed her inner turmoil.


    Mitchel, however, seemed to disregard her concern.


    He scoffed.


    "Why do you even care?” His words left Raegan speechless, sensing his resentment toward her.


    But the reason for his anger eluded her, and she chose not to probe.


    Raegan unscrewed the lid of her thermal pot, dishing out a bowl of porridge for Mitchel.


    This porridge was tailored to aid Mitchel''s recovery.


    It had taken her some time to make it, which exined herte arrival at the hospital.


    She offered the bowl to Mitchel, suggesting, "Try some porridge.” But Mitchel, wearing a frosty look,


    remained silent.


    He feigned interest in a financial magazine instead.


    Raegan held out the bowl patiently, but Mitchel showed no intention of epting it.


    Feeling slightly awkward, she set the bowl on the bedside table.


    A gloomy air filled the room.


    Confused by Mitchel’s coldness, Raegan simply sat down and began messaging Nicole.


    Mitchel’s irritation grew upon seeing Raegan texting so nonchntly, thinking she was unwilling to pay


    him a visit.


    He bit his lip, holding back his anger, fearing he’dsh out at Raegan once more.


    Soon, Mitchel made a move to rise, his chest wound protesting the motion with a tight pull, casting a


    shadow over his expression.


    Raegan, moved by pity, instinctively reached out to assist him.


    p! Mitchel''s hand came down sharply on hers.


    His p was forceful, loaded with aversion to her touch.


    The sting left Raegan''s hand red, her eyes welling up immediately.


    Alexis had hurled insults at her, calling her derogatory names, yet none of thatpared to the sorrow


    she felt now.


    Mitchel''s reluctance to see her was obvious, yet he didn''t make it known to Luciana.


    Had he done so, she wouldn''t havee at all.


    "Mitchel, if my presence bothers you that much, I''ll just go.


    There''s no need for that." Reagan''s eyes brimmed with tears, on the verge of spilling at any moment.


    Mitchel let out a sneer, his patience worn thin.


    "Oh, are you in a hurry? Eager to meet your boyfriend? Then, by all means, go!" Anger clenched


    Raegan''s jaw tight.


    First, it was Alexis’ brazen insults, and now Mitchel''s mockingughter.


    Why did she subject herself to such degradation? She hade of her own ord, only to be mocked


    and belittled! The tears that she had fought to hold back now traced paths down her face.


    With a silent swipe of her hands over her cheeks, Raegan turned to leave.


    Yet, the moment she reached the door, a startling thud echoed behind her.


    She stiffened, turned, and found Mitchel copsed on the floor, his face ashen.


    rmed, she hurried back to his side.


    There he was, lying motionless, pain etched across his features.


    Raegan''s heart raced, her eyes welling up with tears.


    "What is the matter, Mitchel? You''re frightening me.


    Can you get up?" Mitchely motionless.


    The freshly reced gauze on his chest darkened with blood.


    Fear seized Raegan, her thoughts scattering into oblivion.


    Regaining herposure, she cried out, “Doctor! Someone, please, help!" Silence followed.


    Frantically, she hit the bedside call button.


    As she attempted to rise, a hand yanked her back...


    A wave of terror washed over Raegan''s face! She leaned with all her might, avoiding copsing onto


    Mitchel.


    Realizing it was Mitchel who had grabbed her, anger red within her.


    "Mitchel, have you lost your senses?” Yet, he clutched her wrist firmer, the scent of blood growing


    stronger.


    Desperate, Raegan writhed to escape.


    "Release me! I must get a doctor for you.” Mitchel seemed not to hear, gazing at her with unfathomable


    depth.


    "I don''t need a doctor.


    I need you," he murmured.


    Ignoring his wound, Mitchel pulled Raegan close, pressing his lips against hers with intense passion.