In an instant, a heavy force seemed to strike Mitchel's heart. The desire to wrap his arms around Janey and comfort her overwhelmed him.

A complex emotion flickered in Mitchel's eyes, an uncertainty about why he felt such a profound connection to a little girl he just met.

As Mitchel continued to gaze at Janey, unblinking, Raegan's unease intensified. She was increasingly reluctant for Janey to be around Mitchel.

Unable to bear it any longer, Raegan firmly clasped Janey's hand, giving a nod to Mitchel, and began to walk away without glancing back.

“Hold on a second!" Mitchel called out, abruptly halting her departure.

Raegan halted her steps and turned around to face Mitchel.

Pausing briefly, Mitchel said, “Don't forget to drop by my office tomorrow."

With a frown, Raegan replied, "Sure."

At this point, nothing seemed more crucial to Raegan than finalizing her divorce with Mitchel.

Watching their retreating figures, Mitchel felt an indescribable pain in his heart. Leaning against the car, he took a moment before getting inside.

Upon arriving home, Janey was visibly in a gloomy mood. She kept her head lowered, absently playing with her fingers, choosing silence over words.

Raegan recognized Janey's distress but felt helpless to console her.

Raegan couldn't let Janey call Mitchel that way. Sometimes, a small sacrifice was better than enduring prolonged sorrow. She consoled herself with the belief that Janey would eventually move on and forget about Mitchel as time passed. That way, Mitchel's face would become a distant memory for Janey.

Late at night, as the stars danced in the velvety sky, Raegan felt the weight of the day slowly lifting. The pre-orders for her studio were managed, and the city outside her window embraced a serene quiet.

Despite not being officially open, a few loyal customers had already placed orders.

The clock struck twelve as Raegan wrapped up her work.

Just then, she heard sobs emanating from Janey's room.

Concerned, Annis moved to check, but Raegan intervened, instructing Annis to go to bed. Raegan decided to investigate Janey's distress herself.

Entering Janey's room, Raegan found Janey in a state of restless sleep, occasionally sobbing.

Leaning against the bed, Raegan gently patted Janey's back and hummed a comforting lullaby.