Seeing Raegan needed space, Janey was exceptionally considerate and didn't intrude. She followed Annis's advice, cleaned up, and went to bed herself.

Raegan didn't wake up until the afternoon of the next day.

Upon waking, Raegan worried the studio might be trying to reach her, so she turned her phone back on. Elin sent a message saying everything at the studio was being organized smoothly and advised her not to worry but to rest well.

Yet, Mitchel hadn't sent a single message the whole night. Raegan wasn't naive. The silence spoke volumes. With a forced smile, she thought, maybe this was just how things were going to be.

Raegan got ready and headed to the studio. Work was the one thing she felt she had control over.

The studio was bustling from the moment she arrived, leaving her no room to dwell on personal matters.

As evening fell, Elin suggested they talk about work over dinner.

They chose a mall close to the studio for dinner.

While eating, Elin got a call related to work and had to leave early.

After her meal, Raegan decided to pick up a gift for Janey and made her way to the baby store on the first floor.

Entering the store, a staff member blocked Raegan's path, apologizing, "I'm sorry, miss, but we're not assisting customers right now."

Confused, Raegan asked, “Aren't you open?"

The employee explained, “We're currently attending to a VIP customer and ask for your understanding."

Sometimes, malls would shut their doors to the public to cater exclusively to a VIP shopper.

Raegan was aware of this practice and was on her way out when she heard someone call her name. "Raegan!"

Raegan looked over, her expression immediately turning frosty.

Katie emerged from the store, leaning on Luciana for support. "Raegan, are you here to shop at the baby store, too? Whose clothes are you buying?"

Katie was aware that Raegan had been away for five years, during which she got married and had a child.

Katie posed the question with a clear intention.

Raegan glanced at Katie's stomach, noting it was only slightly pronounced, suggesting about three months into the pregnancy.