Love Unbreakable by Bank Brook
Chapter 226

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Raegan's voice wavered, betraying her uncertainty.

Taking such a bold step was unfamiliar to him, and his hand, resting on Mitchel's arm, was stiff with tension.

Mitchel looked at Raegan with an indifferent expression.

"What difference does it make?"

Raegan had overcome her reservations to take this difficult step.

Disturbed by his indifferent attitude, she felt the urge to withdraw.

However, remembering his determination to save her, he hesitated.

Determined not to give in, she held his gaze firmly.

"If you really don't want to see me, I won't appear before you again."

Raegan's lips, delicate and soft, lingered close to Mitchel, exuding a subtle, sweet presence.

Mitchel's expression remained stoic, but his hand tensed involuntarily, a warmth spreading through him.

It was a simple kiss from Raegan, without refinement or practice, but it awakened in him a deep desire to win her over immediately.

Remembering the events of the previous night, Mitchel felt a chill in his heart. His words were cold and cutting.

"And your boyfriend?"

Raegan was momentarily taken aback, not knowing who he was referring to.

After a brief pause, understanding dawned on his face, but before he could clear it, he noticed a mocking smile playing on his lips.

Or maybe you want both?

Raegan's breathing hitched and a tightness settled in her chest.

Was that how he saw her? Like a deflated balloon, his courage and determination quickly disappeared.

The complexities of their relationship could not be unraveled with mere words.

Raegan regretted her hasty decision and her spirits sank.

She looked down, defeated, and began to get up.

"I'm sorry for the inconvenience."

But as he started to walk away, his wrist was grabbed tightly.

Mitchel held her hand tightly, his eyes intense.

“Is it really that difficult for you to make a decision?”

She was pushing him to the edge of reason. Why was it so difficult for you to decide?

Even if she cheated on him, he could accept it. But she refused to even entertain the idea of ​​lying.

His grip tightened, causing Raegan pain. Tears filled her eyes and, in a pained whisper, she said, "I just..."

Bang. The door to the room was suddenly opened, creating a sharp interruption in the already tense atmosphere.

Luciana entered with a young woman following her. The woman, with her long wavy hair cascading elegantly and her figure accentuated by an elegant suit, exuded an air of grace and beauty.

Luciana, who hadn't noticed Raegan at first, said to Mitchel excitedly, "Mitchel, guess who's back?"

However, his joy faltered when his eyes fell on Raegan, near Mitchel's bedside. Luciana gave a forced smile.

«Oh, Raegan. Have you come to see Mitchel?

Raegan, sensing the tension, quickly withdrew her hand and politely replied, “Yes.”

Their greetings were polite but tense, creating an awkward silence in the room.

Then, the young woman who was with Luciana broke the silence with a melodic voice.

"So, you're Mitchel's ex-wife?"

Raegan was momentarily taken aback, not expecting her identity to be known.

The woman stepped forward, introducing herself extrovertedly: "Hello, I'm Katie Glyn."

Raegan returned the greeting: “Hello.”

Katie looked at Mitchel lying on the bed and smiled graciously.

"Mitchel and I grew up together."

A shadow crossed Raegan's face. She rarely interacted with Mitchel's friends and was not familiar with Katie.

Admiring Raegan's beauty, Katie commented: "Mitchel is very lucky.

"I didn't expect his ex-wife to be so captivating."

Raegan responded with an awkward smile, “Thank you. "You're pretty stunning too."

Katie's bearing was refined and elegant, clearly different from Lauren's affected grace.

Extending her hand, Katie said cordially, “Nice to meet you.”

When Raegan saw the bracelet on Katie's wrist, her heart skipped a beat and her face drained of color.

That bracelet was the same one he had returned to Luciana shortly before. It was a gift from Luciana when she had not divorced Mitchel.

Raegan's eyes lingered on the bracelet adorning Katie's wrist, her feelings a tangle of emotions. Despite his inner turmoil, he managed to maintain his composure and offered Katie a gentle handshake.

Raegan, ready to leave, addressed Luciana politely: “Keep talking. I'm leaving."

Notably, Raegan addressed Luciana in a rather polite manner, indicating a change in her feelings.

Luciana responded with a silent nod, without saying anything.

As Raegan was about to leave, Mitchel's voice, cold and firm, stopped her.

"Don't go."

Raegan paused for a moment, but continued toward the door.

Mitchel tried to get out of bed in a hurry, but the sudden movement aggravated his injury and caused him to wince in pain.

Luciana rushed to hold him and turned to Katie.

«Please stay with Mitchel. I will accompany Raegan.

Mitchel, held by Luciana, paled, weakly insisting: "Tell him I haven't finished talking."

Luciana's expression changed subtly as she nodded, acknowledging his request.

Outside the hospital, Luciana quickly caught up with Raegan.

“Raegan, can we talk for a moment?”

Raegan stopped, showing no sign of refusal.

Luciana began, with a worried expression: "I have been informed of the Tessa incident."

Luciana had learned of Tessa's tragic end. Although he didn't like Tessa, he felt sorry for her.

Kenya had turned to Luciana with a scathing accusation, saying that if Mitchel hadn't harshly treated Tessa for Raegan's sake, Tessa might not have met such a terrible end.

Despite her distant family ties, Luciana was concerned about the consequences of escalation, especially one that would result in the loss of life.

Katie and Mitchel had known each other since they were children. They were very united. Katie moved abroad very early. But now that he's back, and since our families are similar, we thought about pairing up."

Luciana emphasized the family background, conveying an underlying message.

Raegan responded bluntly, "Luciana, if there is anything you want to say, please be honest."

Luciana continued, “Mitchel was injured again while saving you. "Board members are expressing their displeasure that he has been hospitalized twice in just one month."

After a brief pause, Luciana let out a sigh.

«I don't mean to be harsh. I told you before that I hoped you wouldn't see each other again.

Please don't make me do something. "I don't want to be seen as the villain here."

His words carried a warning.

Raegan's color drained from her face and she clenched her fist unconsciously, her nails digging into her palm.

The situation was full of irony.

Luciana, who had once held her hand and professed maternal feelings, was now threatening her.

The affection that Luciana professed for him seemed as delicate as dandelions, easily dispersed by the slightest wind.

Before, Raegan had tried to understand Luciana's actions as a mother's concern for her child, but now things seemed less clear.

Was she really the only one causing all those problems? What had brought Tessa to this serious situation? Wasn't it because of Lauren? And the cause of Lauren's actions was none other than Mitchel. Wasn't Raegan also a victim in this tangled web?

«Luciana, I assure you that I will keep my promise. "I won't reach out to him unless he reaches out first," Raegan said calmly.

The boldness he had mustered earlier had evaporated.

One distressing episode was more than enough.

However, Luciana's concerns were different. I knew Mitchel well.

Beneath his carefree and rebellious exterior, he was not someone who let himself be easily carried away.

Luciana suggested, “You know, you're still young.

Studying abroad could open up better opportunities for you. Think about it. If you agree, I will take care of the expenses.

Raegan had not expected Luciana to be so reluctant to her presence, to the point of not wanting her to stay in the country.

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