"Enough!" Raegan aimed to speak with force, yet her mouth felt numb.

As she tried to express herself, her words emerged shaky, resembling more like a playful protest.

Mitchel observed her flushed face, drawing nearer with his charismatic presence, his intent unclear. "You seem to disapprove of my suggestion?"

Pinned against the seat, Raegan found no escape. She felt trapped as he closed in, inch by inch. She knew if she argued with him further, he would simply kiss her until her knees grew weak once more.

Raegan's stubborn resolve crumbled, and as she spoke, her voice quivered as if she were on the verge of tears. "Nothing of that sort.

I am fine with your suggestion..."

"Even so, I feel I shouldn't kiss you anymore since I fear..."

Mitchel's tone was rough, breaking off to gently bite her soft earlobe. "I fear I won't stop at just a kiss."

Raegan's face turned even more crimson.

The car finally arrived at West Lake Villa.

The cool breeze did little to ease Raegan's flushed cheeks. Despite Mitchel's words of not kissing her, he continued to kiss her tenderly for a while longer. He even experienced an erection. She felt too shy to even glance his way.

Yet, Mitchel seemed in high spirits, entirely at ease from head to toe. He stepped out of the car and led Raegan into the house.

At the entrance, Mitchel softly whispered, “Raegan, do not push me away anymore, alright?"

Raegan was stunned. "I..."

Mitchel patiently suggested, "Take your time. I'd like to hear your thoughts later." It seemed he harbored some hesitance about pressing for an immediate response.

Throughout the night, Raegan found sleep elusive, her mind replaying the day's interactions.

Her thoughts were in chaos. Had they reconciled? To label their encounters as reconciliatory felt incomplete. Yet, the denial of such, paired with their closeness, indicated a level of intimacy that went beyond mere acquaintance.

Raegan's thoughts were interrupted by her vibrating phone. She picked it up and noticed a message from Mitchel. "I'll be heading out for a brief trip to Berton and return by noon the day after tomorrow. Stay safe and let me know if you plan to go out.”

Knowing precisely what he was up to filled Raegan with a sense of security. Her cheeks turned warm again.

Then, she slightly frowned. She hadn't requested updates on his whereabouts. His plans weren't her concern!