Raegan's temperature, which had just cooled, soared again due to Mitchel's straightforward words. She felt an unexpected rush of sweetness. “Are you crazy? What are you looking at? Just go back!"

Grinning, Mitchel replied, “You know, the hickey complements the night robe perfectly. You're truly stunning."

Raegan's heart raced. She was about to draw the curtain.

“Don't draw the curtain," Mitchel hastily said. “Let me appreciate you a little longer."

Raegan paused for a moment and decided not to draw the curtain.

"I want to hug you," Mitchel said.

Raegan's heartbeat quickened. She felt as if Mitchel was uttering these words standing before her. "Tomorrow will be hectic for me. I need to go to bed early. You'd better go back to the hospital soon.

No fooling around.”

“Since you're so concerned about my well-being, I'll listen to you."

"I..." Raegan was on the brink of a retort but refrained, fearing that Mitchel would just take it as an opportunity to continue his flirtatious banter. Besides, he hadn't recovered yet, and she didn't want his condition to worsen by lingering here at this late hour.

"Anyway, it's time for you to leave. Good night," Raegan said.

"Good night..." Even as Mitchel bid her good night, his gaze lingered on her silhouette. It wasn't until the curtain was drawn that he finally shifted his attention.

"Let's head back," he told the driver.

The next day.

Raegan rose early, heading to the company for final preparations.

Tonight was the gala, and there was no room for error. Everything proceeded smoothly and in an organized manner.

In the evening, seeing a message from Mitchel, Raegan took a photo of her bustling workspace to share with him. She told him that she was occupied and that she had to leave her phone with her assistant to handle the messages.

Meanwhile, in the hospital ward.

Mitchel enlarged the photo, finding solace in seeing Raegan's reflection on the glass in front of her. Knowing that she was gradually getting used to his presence, he felt warmth envelop his heart.

After a while, the door swung open hastily.