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Mitchel showed a serious expression.

Luis stood there, momentarily stunned, before finally saying, "Let's wait and see what you decide to do by then."

Mitchel frowned at that.

Luis couldn't resist joking: "It doesn't matter, the ball is in your court."

But Mitchel remained tight-lipped, prompting Jarrod to come clean.

“He just suggested that Raegan is in love with you.”

«Holy shit» Luis was surprised by Mitchel's reaction.

"You really didn't know?"

Mitchel was delighted at first, then scoffed, bitterly replying, "You're wrong. "It is not I who is in his heart."

Mitchel seemed quite convinced when he said that.

His mind flashed back to the scenes in which Raegan had repeatedly confronted him about Henley.

The thought that she had been obsessed with this man for the past two years weighed on him like a heavy stone, making every breath a struggle.

He felt a mixture of jealousy and fury. He wished he could ask Raegan why she didn't love him and skin the bastard Henley alive.

Seeing this, Luis was momentarily speechless. Finally he said, “Man, when you passed out and were in surgery yesterday, Raegan was waiting for you outside the operating room. Man, I was crying for you and my face was full of tears. When they finally wheeled you out of the operating room, she stayed by your side and refused to eat or drink. How can you say he doesn't care about you?

Luis's words awakened something in Mitchel, but he quickly pushed it away.

"I swear, the person in Raegan's heart is definitely you," Luis added confidently.

With the experience of numerous relationships and memorable encounters with women, Luis could tell when someone was in love.

However, Mitchel coldly replied: "Your oath means nothing to me."

"Damn!" Luis's frustration overflowed when he heard Mitchel's words.

«Let's make a bet then! If I tell Raegan you're in an accident, she'll rush to your side immediately. Believe it or not.

Mitchel pursed his lips and remained silent in response.

To prove his point, Luis grabbed his phone and dialed Raegan's number. He looked at Mitchel and said, “Let's wait and see. If I win, you will give me that luxurious yacht of yours in exchange.

Luis had coveted that rare yacht for quite some time, but it was a worldwide limited edition, and it was impossible for him to afford it.

Mitchel thought for a moment, but did not reject Luis's proposal. He simply replied: "As you wish."

The call was answered shortly after. Luis put on the speaker.

Suddenly, Luis's tone changed radically. With impressive acting skills, he said in feigned panic, “Raegan, bad news!” "Mitchel spat blood and fainted."

On the other end of the phone, Raegan had already finished her nightly routine and gotten into bed. Upon hearing the news, his heart skipped a beat.

Anxiously, she asked, “What? How can it be? Where is he now? Have you called an ambulance? Please take him to the hospital. I will go immediately.

Hearing Raegan's panicked words, Luis looked at Mitchel with a victorious expression.

Mitchel's once stern expression softened instantly.

Luis continued his performance.

«Mitchel drank too much at the bar and started coughing up blood. It is clear that he is not at his best. "I should come as soon as possible."

By this time, Raegan was already dressed and had her hand on the doorknob, ready to leave.

However, Luis's last sentence made her stop.

He realized that Mitchel's bad mood was probably related to Lauren.

She and Mitchel had just reached an agreement not to see each other except for divorce-related matters. In that case, the person he most wanted to see now was Lauren.

«Take your time, and don't worry too much. "I'll wait for you here," he urged.

Luis urged.

As he was about to end the call, Raegan stopped him.

"Wait a moment, Luis."

He continued in a measured tone: "I'm not going there." Please take Mitchel to the hospital. If anything happens to you again, please contact Lauren directly. "This really doesn't concern me."

Luis stammered, “But…Raegan, he's coughing up blood. Are you sure you don't want to come?

Sweat broke out on Luis's forehead. He couldn't understand what had caused this sudden change of heart in Raegan, who had been so worried just a few moments ago.

«Also, I am not a doctor. My presence wouldn't change anything.

"I apologize for the inconvenience caused, but it is my final decision," Raegan stated firmly.

And the call ended.

Luis stared at the phone, dumbfounded.

His coveted yacht had slipped out of his hands.

I couldn't accept it. He refused to give up. There was no way I would let that happen.

Determined to make one last attempt for that coveted yacht, Luis called Raegan again.

"Tonight, I have to win that yacht no matter what."

However, Raegan's phone could no longer connect.

Luis received a message that said: "Sorry, the number you dialed is turned off."

Inflexible, Luis tried again. After five consecutive attempts to contact Raegan, Luis finally gave up, since she had already turned off her phone.

Luis was speechless.

He muttered, What could you have done to make Raegan angry again? It doesn't make sense..."

The night before, Raegan had been beside herself with worry when Mitchel had been taken to the emergency room. So Luis was convinced of Raegan's genuine concern for Mitchel.

With a loud bang, Mitchel swept all the bottles and tea sets off the table.

His expression was even more horrible than Satan's. His palms, now stained with blood from the broken glass, seemed to be the least of his worries.

"Bring me the alcohol," he demanded.

However, Luis couldn't bear to see Mitchel give himself over to alcohol. He signaled to the waiter not to serve him any more alcohol.

If Mitchel continued drinking like this, he could find death.

But Jarrod didn't stop Mitchel from drinking. He grabbed a bottle from the bartender and opened it for Mitchel. He said, in an unsympathetic tone, “Never let a woman get under your skin. Let's drink and forget it.

Mitchel took the bottle and drank it in one gulp.

The powerful liquor burned his stomach.

After drinking a few more bottles, he collapsed to the floor with a loud thud.

As Mitchel teetered on the edge of consciousness, he muttered, “Why?

Why don't you love me..."

Meanwhile, in Crystal Bay, Raegan lay in her bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

Every time she closed her eyes, she was tormented by thoughts of Mitchel and the pained expression on his face when he left.

He forced a bitter smile, trying to convince himself that he was thinking too much about things.

How could Mitchel feel hurt by his words? Only Lauren could cause him pain.

He forced himself to sleep in vain. His eyes were wide open and he was staring at the ceiling.

His thoughts were already gone.

During his telephone conversation with Luis, it seemed that Luis was not joking about Mitchel's condition.

Why was Mitchel treated like this? His injury had not yet recovered.

The image of Mitchel bravely stepping in to protect her from harm flashed through her mind.

He gripped the sheets tightly and stood up suddenly from the bed.

Since she was worried about Mitchel, the right thing to do was to go check on him.

She assured herself that she was only coming there to make sure he was okay, nothing more.

When Raegan rushed to the hospital, she realized it was about to rain.

Just as he was about to dial Luis's number, a hand patted his shoulder.

“Raegan, what brings you here?”

Henley was surprised to see her in the hospital.

“I…” Raegan was about to respond when she saw a needle in Henley's arm, suggesting that she had just finished an intravenous treatment.

He empathized with him and asked: "Are you feeling better?"

Henley lowered his hand to hide the wound and replied softly, "I'm fine."

Recalling the earlier awkward moments regarding the phone call, Raegan embarrassedly apologized: "Henley, I'm sorry about the phone call."

Henley's eyes dimmed briefly, but he quickly recovered, saying, "There's no need to apologize, Raegan. "You don't owe me an apology."

Looking at Raegan's exhausted face and the circles under her eyes, Henley continued, "Why are you so pale? It's too late.

Why don't you go home and rest? What are you doing here in the hospital?

Just as Raegan was about to answer, a figure ran up, creating a barrier between her and Henley.

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