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Lauren's heart skipped a beat when she heard it.

In his miserable state, he was dismayed that Mitchel's concerns lay elsewhere and not with his immediate medical care.

The pain in his knee was relentless and he suspected Raegan might have broken it.

Lauren was furious, but kept her composure. She had tears in her eyes when she said, “I just went to check on Raegan.

But before I could say a few words, she lunged at me like a madwoman. "It terrified me."

"And what did you tell him?" Mitchel asked, his gaze intense.

Lauren hadn't anticipated Mitchel's persistent questioning. Having such a handsome man stare at her, no matter how many times, invariably sent her into a slight panic.

With a blink and his voice broken by sobs, he responded: -The only thing I asked was: 'Raegan, what's wrong with you? You are very pale. “Then, out of nowhere, he attacked me.”

Mitchel, looking at Lauren's bruised face, asked sharply, "Are you sure you didn't provoke Raegan in any way?"

Lauren shook her head vehemently.

"At all. "He kept accusing us of killing his unborn child."

Approaching Mitchel, Lauren grabbed onto his clothes, her voice thick with fear: “Mitchel, it was scary. You can't imagine it. He threw a teapot at me and trampled me. Look at the wounds on my arms and knees.

Then he lifted his clothes to show the wounds.

The markings on the face and limbs were undeniably real.

Mitchel's brow furrowed slightly, a reaction that secretly pleased Lauren.

She thought Mitchel felt sorry for her.

Mitchel, shouldn't we put Raegan in a psychiatric facility? Something very serious is happening to him…”

“That's nothing to worry about,” Mitchel responded impassively, his striking features softening, appearing less stern.

He began: "As for the men who kidnapped her recently..."

Lauren, worried, interrupted him: "Mitchel, have they been arrested?"

"They must be severely punished."

His tone was filled with deep hatred.

"No. “They all fell off a cliff and perished,” Mitchel said, shifting his gaze to Lauren.

With a sense of justice, Lauren declared: "They deserved it! Its ending will not be pleasant.

I had foreseen this outcome.

After all, he had orchestrated a brake sabotage on their vehicle, ensuring that they would not be able to speed through the city.

Their only option would be the nearest mountain road, flanked by cliffs. A single trip there meant certain death for them.

A wave of satisfaction washed over Lauren. After days of frustration, he finally felt triumphant.

His actions had served a dual purpose. It released his pent-up rage and eliminated his worries.

With this, he assumed that Mitchel was going to start despising that crazy Raegan.

Lauren believed that the time had come to act more prudently.

"Mitchel, thanks for rescuing me again."

At the mention of 'again', Mitchel's brow furrowed.

Remembering the image of Raegan lying helpless on the bed, he felt pain sear his heart.

Unexpectedly, Lauren reached out, enveloping him in a hug.

Burying her face in her arms, she sobbed.

«If it had not been for you, who knows what my fate would have been? "I could have ended up as upset as Raegan..."

As Mitchel was about to gently push her away, the door burst open.

Nicole entered.

Watching the scene, Nicole sarcastically commented, "It seems I interrupted at an inopportune moment."

Mitchel frowned.

Startled, Lauren snuck up behind Mitchel, asking, "Why are you barging into someone else's hospital room?"

Lauren knew that Nicole was Raegan's close friend. Their paths had crossed at a social gathering, although they did not know each other well.

«Don't worry, it won't be long. You can continue when I'm gone.

Nicole responded nonchalantly, her lips painted a deep red. At that moment, his smile radiated confidence.

Lauren suspected that Nicole's presence was related to Raegan and Mitchel, causing a mischievous glint in her eyes. She replied with clear disdain: “Miss Lawrence, this is my ward. "I insist that you leave."

A year ago, Lauren could have shown more courtesy towards Nicole, considering the Lawrence family's position comparable to that of the Murray family.

However, now that Jarrod dominated the Lawrence family, which apparently survived on Nicole's commitments, Lauren felt no need for civility. In her eyes, Nicole was beneath her, unworthy of even wearing her shoes.

Nicole's grimace sharpened.

"How am I going to witness you clinging to another woman's husband if I leave?"

“What do you mean by that?”

Lauren glared at Nicole, the conviction that Mitchel was her lawful husband firmly in her heart.

He believed it was only a matter of time before Mitchel officially became his.

"Am I wrong?" Nicole challenged, her eyes boring into Lauren as she sneered disdainfully.

«You strut like a mistress, boasting about yourself to Mitchel's legitimate wife, even incriminating her. What a shame".

Lauren's face drained of color and she replied loudly, "Who are you talking about?" Who is the lover here?

«And who were you holding on to? In a hospital, no less! The audacity to keep Raegan's husband here. Your nerve in private must be appalling,” Nicole accused, staring at them, unable to hide her disgust.

She considered them a couple of shameless people and was determined to vent her frustration.

Hearing her words, Mitchel addressed Nicole in an icy tone: "Watch your language, Nicole."

Thinking about Raegan's injuries reignited Nicole's anger.

"It's not for me to behave," he replied.

With a click of her tongue, Nicole continued: "One may look human but act worse than animals, blinded to distinguish good from evil."

His insinuating words visibly darkened Mitchel's expression.

Undeterred, Nicole added, "Mr. Dixon, I know an excellent ophthalmologist. Do you need me to introduce him to you?

His implication was clear. He was berating Mitchel.

Mitchel's patience was exhausted and he coldly ordered, "Go away!"

Lauren was growing increasingly irritated that Nicole's intrusion had ruined her moment with Mitchel. He seized the moment and intervened, feigning a friendly tone: “Miss Lawrence, I understand that you are here for Raegan. But she is not in her right mind and her words are not trustworthy.

Lauren's implication was clear. He suggested that Raegan was mentally unstable.

Nicole couldn't help but mock Lauren's attempts to besmirch Raegan.

“So, Lauren, are you proposing that Raegan incited me to cause you trouble?”

Lauren was quick to clarify: “That wasn't my intention. It's just… She seemed so upset before. I thought you should know..."

Nicole laughed bitterly.

"It seems like you don't accept the truth until it's right under your nose."

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