Memories from the past surged through Raegan's mind like a slideshow.

"This is the divorce agreement... Don't be ridiculous... Lauren's condition is grave... Be reasonable... How could you be so heartless...

Don't use such childish antics..."

Each word felt like a dagger, piercing deeply into Raegan's heart.

Sweat beaded on her temples as she curled up in anguish.

Amidst the turmoil, Raegan caught sight of Mitchel holding her past self, who desperately pleaded, "Mitchel, save us... Save our child..."

Painful memories flooded into Raegan's mind like a bursting dam, leaving her on the brink of collapse.

Seizing the opportunity, Lauren aimed the long, slender needle at Raegan's neck. Its sharp tip gleamed with a menacing light as it darted forward.

Mitchel's dark eyes widened in alarm. Just as he was about to act, he suddenly heard something.

“Argh!" Raegan's cry of pain echoed through the room.

Mitchel's heart skipped a beat. Right then, the needle hovered just a millimeter from Raegan's neck.

Without hesitation, Mitchel grasped the syringe. It felt like a mosquito had bitten him as the needle pierced into his palm.

The next second, Mitchel's body went limp, numb, and powerless.

Phantoms danced before Mitchel's eyes. He shook his head violently and bit down hard on his tongue. The metallic taste of blood jolted him back to reality, if only for a moment.

"Bang!"

Mitchel delivered a heavy kick that sent Lauren crashing into the door panel. Lauren didn't even have a chance to utter a groan before losing consciousness.

Raegan's hand felt as cold as ice, and her heart throbbed with pain.

Seeing her agonized expression, Mitchel's heart twisted painfully, and he felt utterly helpless. He clung to her tightly. His grip was so intense that his fingers turned white. He was desperately trying to transfer his warmth to her.

“Raegan, Raegan..." His eyes filled with a fiery rage. How he wished he could bear her pain and shield her from harm.

Just then, a flurry of people burst in. Medical staff and law enforcement officers swarmed in.