Mitchel asked, "Why are you dressed like this?"

Since childhood, Katie always wore tomboyish clothes. Mitchel had mistaken her for a boy before and played with her.

Katie maintained this style until she was about fifteen or sixteen.

Since then, Mitchel hadn't seen her in such attire, mainly due to her time spent overseas.

Katie's face tensed briefly at Mitchel's question, but she quickly replied with a hint of defiance, "Don't you like it?"

Mitchel chose not to comment on her appearance, steering clear of critiquing a woman's choice of clothing.

His heart, however, had been captivated by Raegan's smile from the moment he first saw her.

Katie's smile returned, and she shrugged with an air of nonchalance.

“If it bothers you, just see me as the same old Katie. I haven't really changed."

Mitchel cast a glance at her and abruptly seized her wrist.

“How did you get this bracelet?"

Katie winced, feeling the pain from his tight grip. She furrowed her brows.

"It's a gift from Luciana."

Mitchel's expression turned stern. He didn't beat around the bush.

"Take it off."

Katie was surprised, struggling to understand his reaction.

“Mitchel, since when did you become so possessive?"

Without offering an explanation, Mitchel repeated his command.

"Take it off."

Anger surged within Katie, and tears began to well in her eyes.