Mitchel noticed Raegan's head shake, finding her adorable. His demeanor softened, and a faint smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.

Right then, Mitchel's phone on the table rang.

Annis offered to hold Janey so that Mitchel could answer the call more conveniently.

However, Mitchel waved his hand dismissively, holding Janey with one arm and picking up the phone with the other.

Mitchel asked, "How's he doing? Alright, I'll check on him later."

Raegan pricked up her ears, hoping to listen more, but the call had ended.

Mitchel glanced at Raegan, who had just started rearranging the tableware, and remained silent.

After they finished eating, Annis escorted Janey upstairs to await her teacher.

Raegan's thoughts lingered on Mitchel's recent phone conversation.

She suspected it involved Jarrod, judging from the tone.

She noticed Mitchel getting up and heading for the door. She hastily stood up, hurried after him, and asked, “Are you leaving?"

With his hands stuffed in his pockets, Mitchel glanced back at her, as if anticipating her to say something.

Raegan hesitated before asking, “Where... Where are you going?"

Mitchel arched an eyebrow and said, "What? A sex partner's schedule deserves your attention?"

Raegan found herself at a loss for words once more. Knowing the cause of his displeasure, she had embraced herself for being taunted.

She softened her tone since she desperately wanted to save Nicole out of Jarrod's place. "Is that call about Nicole?"

Mitchel frowned. He knew it. Raegan asked only for the sake of her friend. Even though he had expected it, Mitchel couldn't hold back his frustration. "So now I'm useful to you?"

His words stung Raegan. She sorted of understood his feelings. Those words were far from being pleasant.

Raegan lowered her eyes slightly and thought maybe she should apologize to him. Her harsh words were stemmed from her fear of harboring hopes anymore. She didn't feel like being hurt or being mocked again.

Raegan showed bravery in admitting her mistakes. Having realized her words were way harsher than the situation needed, she plucked her courage up and uttered, “I'm sorry..."