Raegan reflected on the day's trials Mitchel had faced, including missing out on time with Janey. Hesitantly, she ventured, "Would you like to get some rest?"

His deep gaze met her offer, prompting a rush of panic in Raegan.

Hastily, Raegan added, "I mean... Resting might help you feel better, given everything that's happened."

Her hands fluttered in the air as she hurried to clarify, "I didn't mean... Not in that way, together."

Mitchel's laughter broke through the awkwardness, his response light-hearted. “Hmm, resting sounds like a good idea. I'll take a shower first."

Raegan was left second-guessing her choice of words.

Post-shower, Mitchel emerged, his hair still slightly damp, adorned with nothing but a towel.

Raegan, who had readied the guest room, found herself unable to meet his gaze, softly suggesting, "You should get some rest."

Just as she turned to leave, Mitchel reached out to catch her wrist, gently pulling her onto the bed beside him.

“Mitchel... Raegan's voice carried a mix of surprise and nervousness, akin to a kitten caught off guard."

Mitchel wrapped his arms around her, his voice a soothing murmur.

“Sleeping with you in my arms will help me rest."

Raegan and Mitchel both fell into a deep, undisturbed slumber that lasted well into the night, their rest going undisturbed by Annis who was aware of Mitchel's presence.

Wrapped in the comfort of Mitchel's embrace within the cool embrace of the air-conditioned room, Raegan found an unexpected tranquility.

Noticing Mitchel's furrowed brow even in sleep, she carefully extricated herself to avoid waking him and ventured into the kitchen.

There, she found some fresh ingredients and decided to prepare meals.

As she began cooking, her phone rang with a video call from Erick, who was currently overseas.

Drying her hands, Raegan answered with a warm, “Erick.”

Erick, catching sight of Raegan in the kitchen and noting the time, expressed concern, “It's late. You haven't eaten yet?"

Raegan offered a casual explanation, “I took a nap in the afternoon.”