Mitchel seemed to reluctantly halt, responding with a nonchalant nod.

His handsome face remained emotionless, exuding an unusually cold demeanor.

Despite any past grievances with Luciana, Raegan was determined to bring Janey to see Luciana. Luciana had ultimately saved them by risking her own life, a debt Raegan couldn't ignore.

Besides, during Mitchel's disappearance after the explosion, Luciana was the only one who believed in Raegan's claim of Mitchel's being alive.

With her determination in mind, despite sensing Mitchel's impatience, Raegan still asked, “May I go in to see Luciana?"

"No," Mitchel responded coldly.

Undeterred, Raegan pressed on, “I'll just take a quick look. I promise not to disturb..."

Before Raegan could finish, Mitchel's chilling voice interrupted her, "If there's nothing else, please leave. Outsiders are not welcome here."

Outsiders... Raegan clenched her fist, disheartened by his words.

Despite the evolution of their relationship, she shouldn't be reduced to the label of “outsider.”

The security staff observed as Raegan asserted her closeness with Luciana moments earlier, her face now burning with embarrassment.

Struggling to maintain her composure, Raegan whispered, "I apologize for the disruption."

As Raegan prepared to depart, Mitchel's cold voice at the security staff rang out again. "Who permitted you to accept items from outsiders?"

The security staff hastily responded, "I apologize, Mr. Dixon. This lady mentioned having a close relationship with your mother."

“Dispose of it!" Mitchell impatiently commanded.

When Raegan turned back, the soup she had labored over for hours, burning her fingers in the process, had already been discarded into the hospital's trash bin.

Over the past few days, Raegan repeatedly reminded herself not to be mad at Mitchel's icy demeanor. He must have his reasons. Yet, seeing his lack of appreciation of her efforts, her heart was pierced with anguish.

Approaching Mitchel, Raegan was met with Mitchel stepping back as though avoiding something unsavory.

Pausing briefly, Raegan silently retrieved the thermos from the bin.

As she lifted it, the sight of her bandaged white fingers caused a fleeting grimace to cross Mitchel's face.