Noticing the tension between Raegan and Mitchel, Stefan chose not to say anything. Raegan remembered the last time Mitchel had shown her their wedding photo seemingly out of nowhere. She didn't want to escalate the situation in public. She composed herself and reluctantly clarified, "He'll soon be my ex."

Mitchel felt frustrated by her remark. What was the point of her explaining their status?

Meanwhile, Stefan remained composed and level-headed. Despite having questions, he knew better than to put Raegan in a predicament.

“Shall we go now?" Stefan suggested to Raegan, who nodded in response.

Stefan stood up. With that, he and Raegan left the table without so much as a glance at Mitchel.

Mitchel's expression darkened. Raegan acted like it was as if he were invisible to her.

Mitchel couldn't bear it any longer. He loosened the button on his collar, strode forward, grabbed Raegan's wrist from behind, and pulled her into his arms.

Raegan struggled, but her efforts were in vain.

“If you keep resisting me, I won't hesitate to remind you of that kiss. And this time, I won't be lenient with you," Mitchel warned sternly in a low voice.

Raegan thought Mitchel was capable of such actions, so she stopped resisting.

Stefan glanced back at their interlocked hands and inquired, "Raegan?"

Mitchel's eyes had the ferocity of a wild animal on the verge of attack.

Raegan worried that Stefan and Mitchel might clash. Stefan, being more delicate, would be no match for Mitchel's brute strength and would surely get hurt.

"Stefan, go ahead to the car and wait for me. I need to have a word with him," Raegan responded.

Stefan looked concerned and questioned, "Are you sure you can handle it?"

At Stefan's words, Mitchel tightened his grip on Raegan's wrist, looking like he might lash out at Stefan any moment.

Raegan swiftly moved between them, shielding Stefan.

This gesture seemed to pierce Mitchel's heart, leaving him feeling choked up.

Raegan reassured Stefan, “Don't worry. I'll come to you later."

Interpreting Mitchel's look, Stefan trusted Mitchel wouldn't harm Raegan. Convinced she could manage, he nodded and left.