Chapter 342 Heartbroken Mitchel Erick swiftly lifted Raegan and ced her in the car. Victor took the wheel.


    Mitchel, his body riddled with wounds, went unnoticed by Erick and Victor.


    Mitchel only caught Raegan was eager to depart. Suddenly, his heart felt as if it were being squeezed, contorting his face in agony.


    The punches Erick had dealt Mitchel hadn''t brought him to this pain. Now, he found himself devoid of the strength to even stand. His body felt as fragile as a bubble, easily toppled by the slightest breeze. Unable to brace against the car, he crumpled to the ground.


    Matteo rushed to Mitchel''s aid. The sorrow in Mitchel''s eyes ignited a painful heat in Matteo''s palm.


    Matteo''s lips quivered as he murmured, "Mr. Dixon, she shouldn''t be..." Matteo tried to find words offort, yet none came. After all, Mitchel could tell Raegan''s attitude.


    Observers could see Mitchel, despite his injuries, held back in the fight since he had heeded Raegan''s words. Even being beaten like that, he still chose to shield Raegan at the critical moment, ignoring his own injuries. Yet, Raegan seemingly didn''t appreciate it.


    Matteo extended his hand, offering help to Mitchel up, but thetter rebuffed him.


    A haze seemed to envelop Mitchel''s once handsome face. Grasping the


    door for support, he managed to rise and settle back into the car in silence, He barely acknowledged the blood streaming from his wounds.


    Disheartened by Raegan''s seemingly indifference toward him, he was numb to physical pain.


    His heart was burdened with a pain far greater than any physical injury could inflict. He had just begun to experience a profound bitterness.


    After what seemed an eternity, Mitchel coughed up blood, which trickled down the corner of his mouth. He slumped against the seat, his eyes shut tight.


    "Mitchel!" Matteo eximed, bringing the car to an abrupt halt.


    Matteo rushed to assess Mitchel''s condition, finding thetter''s heartbeat weak and his breathing shallow. With


    hands trembling, he quickly returned to the driver''s seat and sped toward the hospital.


    Meanwhile, Raegan sat pale and withdrawn in the back seat.


    After giving her a ss of warm water and gently coaxing her to drink, Erick asked with concern, "Are you still feeling unwell? Hold on. We''ll be at the hospital soon." The image of Mitchel, his upper body soaked in blood, remained vivid in Raegan''s mind. A sharp pang of pain struck her heart. In a feeble voice, she murmured, "Erick, I think I''m starting to remember something..." "Do you remember anything after falling into the river?" Erick asked, his eyes lighting up with hope.


    At that time, Raegan had been taken to a hospital overseen by the Foster family, her body covered in injuries. An § anonymous message had informed Erick of Raegan''s identity. Filled with doubt, Erick arranged for a DNA test on Raegan. To his astonishment, the results confirmed she was his long-lost little sister.


    Yet, the identity of the person who had brought Raegan to the hospital and how the other party knew her identity remained a mystery.


    Most pressing was Erick''s suspicion that the other party might be connected to his mother''s disappearance or, at the very least, knew something about it. He was determined to uncover the truth.


    Raegan massaged her temples, attempting to piece together her


    memories. She recalled the sound of shattering ss and the sensation of being pulled to safety after her fall into { the river. The rescuer''s eyes seemed dark and familiar, but his face remained a blur.


    The effort to recall caused Raegal intense difort. Her head throbbed violently, her breathing becamebored, and her heart raced uncontrobly.


    "Raegan! Raegan!" Erick called out in rm, witnessing her struggle for air.


    Swiftly, he retrieved an oxygen bottle from the car''s emergency kit and connected it to her.


    As Raegan began to stabilize, herplexion remained deathly pale from the ordeal. With a voice tinged with regret, she confessed, "Erick, I''m sorry, I couldn''t make out his face


    clearly..." Despite her efforts, the fragments of her memory refused to coalesce further. Her mind felt as empty as a machine that had burned out.


    Erick''s heart dropped at the sight.


    Gently patting Raegan''s back, he I reassured her, "It doesn''t matter. You don''t need to think about it anymore." The sight of Raegan in distress was more than he could stand. Clearly, the well-being of his sister outweighed the hidden truths in his heart.


    Upon arriving at the hospital, Raegan underwent aprehensive examination. The results showed she was as healthy as before, except for the injury to her head, which caused nerve pain and disrupted her memories. The doctor rmended allowing time to


    heal her wounds, advising against forcing her to recall the past if it proved too difficult.


    Raegan was not severely hurt and soon felt rejuvenated after some rest. It was then that Mitchel came to mind.


    Raegan had left abruptly earlier due to a sudden headache and wondered how he was faring, especially considering the injuries he sustained at the hands of her brother. Raegan couldn''t help but feel a twinge of guilt. If she hadn''t stopped Mitchel from defending himself, he might not have been so badly injured.


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    Mitchel wasn''t typically one to yield so easily, yet he had submitted to her wishes, intensifying her remorse.


    Overwhelmed by guilt, she eventually reached for her phone to call him.


    Despite several attempts, her calls


    went unanswered.


    After some thought, Raegan''s worry intensified. Could Mitchel be in 2aa? She hastily looked up Matteo''s number and dialed it.


    Matteo picked up promptly, his voice tinged with surprise. "Raegan?" Without wasting time, Raegan got straight to the point. "Is Mitchel okay? I tried calling him, but got no response." "Mr. Dixon is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital," Matteo informed her.


    Feeling a tightness in her chest, Raegan inquired, "Is his condition serious?" There was a brief silence before Matteo replied, "I''m not certain. The doctor is still with him."


    Raegan''s heart sank, and she felt a chill run through her. The possibility of thest incident having severely injured Mitchel weighed heavily on her mind. "Could you let me know the oue once you find out?" she asked anxiously.


    "Of course," Matteo assured her.


    Before ending the call, Matteo added, "Well, if you can, please visit Mr. Dixon.


    Your presence would surelyfort him." Hanging up, Raegan was consumed by her thoughts, unable to find peace.


    Driven by a need to do something, she stood up, quickly dressed, and prepared to leave for the hospital.


    As Raegan opened the door, she was met by Erick.


    Noticing her actions, rather than


    resting as expected, Erick asked with a note of concern, "Where are you going?"