Mitchel's eyes darkened slightly. He then remembered that Raegan had lost her memory and wouldn't recall his allergy to seafood.

“I can't eat seafood due to my allergy, so it's all for you,"

Mitchel explained.

This revelation made Raegan feel uneasy, like she was sitting on a bed of thorns. She hadn't realized Mitchel was preparing the crab meat for her.

As Raegan gazed at the plate heaped with crab meat, she contemplated their current relationship, feeling she shouldn't give in too easily.

She thought about refusing the gesture, and even considered tossing the crab meat in the trash, which would surely infuriate Mitchel.

Raegan was torn, debating with herself.

Eventually, she justified accepting the food as not wanting to let it go to waste.

With a smile, she thanked him, “Thank you, then.”

She then began to eagerly devour the seafood.

Mitchel watched her enjoy the meal and his expression turned distant for a moment. His mind was awash with memories from the past. In the days leading up to Raegan's car incident, Raegan had been deeply unhappy and her smile was lost.

Mitchel was filled with mixed feelings. Perhaps what Erick said was right. It was a blessing that Raegan had forgotten those dark times.

Everyone who loved Raegan hoped she would leave behind those troubling memories and embark on a fresh start. In the end, only himself remained ensnared in the past and was unable to move forward.

Determined, Mitchel resolved to make amends to Raegan. Regardless of how others perceived him - whether overbearing or selfish - it didn't faze him. His sole desire was to have Raegan close to him, day and night.

Meanwhile, Raegan had quickly finished her plate of seafood.

Mitchel offered Raegan a tissue and his gaze softened. "If you enjoyed it, I'll make sure to prepare more next time. But remember, too much seafood isn't great for your health," he cautioned gently.

Content with the meal, Raegan warmed up in her demeanor. She smiled, reminiscing, "My husband used to prepare crabs for me, too. His name was Kabir, you know."

At the mention of Kabir, Mitchel's hand tensed and he couldn't help but grab Raegan's slender wrist abruptly.

Raegan's words felt like a sharp, unseen blade piercing Mitchel's heart. The thought of Raegan's time abroad, falling for another man, and even starting a family with that man filled Mitchel with pain.

Mitchel felt a twisted sense of relief that Kabir was no longer alive. He shuddered to think what he might have done if Kabir were still around.