Raegan tried, with all her might, to keep her emotions in check.
She was through with him. She felt neither love nor resentment toward him. Just
nothing.
Mitchel’s face went as white as a sheet at her every word. Moreover, he felt as if
a sharp blade was lodged in his chest, rendering him breathless.
Though he had agreed to get a divorce because she threatened him with her life,
he did not know how to face her for now.
As she prepared to exit the car, Raegan looked at his pale face and said with a
faint smile, “Take care. Let this be our last goodbye.”
Her smile was sincere and not forced. It was as if a weight had been lifted from
her shoulders. She felt no need for drawn-out goodbyes.
After all, she wanted nothing but for their paths never to cross again.
To her disappointment, she might see Mitchel again. The terms of their divorce
required discretion to keep it from Kyler.
As long as Kyler wanted to see her, she would pay him a visit. It was inevitable
for her and Mitchel to see each other, even if she tried her best to avoid him.
Meanwhile, Mitchel was left grappling with his emotions. The smile Raegan wore
was unbearable to him. It was a silent reminder of all he had lost.
As he watched her receding figure, a bitter taste filled his mouth.
But then, slowly, darkness overtook his sight. Before he knew it, he slumped over
in the car, unconscious.
But before he lost consciousness, he saw Raegan look back at him.
Mitchel was somehow relieved. At last, she had cast a glance his way.
But the truth was, Raegan did not turn around. It was just his imagination.
When Mitchel’s eyes fluttered open, he found himself staring at the white ceiling
of a hospital room. Matteo had brought him here.
Mitchel had not slept for days. With exhaustion taking its toll on him and his
surge of anger, he vomited blood and passed out.
“Has she come by?” Mitchel asked. The first thing he thought of when he woke
up was Raegan.
Of course, Matteo knew very well who Mitchel was talking about. He could not
help but be flustered as Mitchel stared at him expectantly.
Regardless, he had no choice but to speak the truth.
“No, Mr. Dixon.”
“But did you tell her I'm here?” Mitchel queried with a flicker of hope in his eyes.
“Yes, I've called her.”
“And what did she say?”