Raegan refused to engage with Henley any further. In an icy tone, she asked, “By misunderstanding, do you mean not lending a helping hand when I needed the most, or trying to force me into being your mistress, which society looks down on?"

Henley's expression soured. For once, he could find no words to retort as the truth of his intentions hung heavy in the air.

“I'm sorry," Henley finally murmured, the words wrested out after contemplation.

"Bringing this up now, under these circumstances, was thoughtless of me. I understand I upset you earlier. I won't say such a thing again,"

Henley added in an effort to smooth things over.

Raegan desired no further interaction with Henley. ALl she wanted was for him to stop making her sick.

Unexpectedly, Henley spoke again. "Raegan, if what you're worried about is people's judgment, just give me some time. Right now, I need Matilda's backing. Once everything is settled, I'll divorce her and marry you."

Raegan froze, astounded by his words. Her revulsion caused by Henley sank to new depths.

Was he genuinely plotting to wed Matilda to exploit the Holmes family's wealth and influence before getting a divorce and then marry her? Could any sane person contemplate such a scheme?

With their moral compasses on opposite ends, having any sort of conversation was meaningless. “I'm sorry, but this so-called misunderstanding can't be cleared up," Raegan declared, turning to leave.

But Henley abruptly grabbed her hand, his gaze falling on the medical report. “What about you? Didn't you just come out of the obstetrics department?"

“That's none of your business!" Raegan snapped, wrenching her hand away fiercely. "Let me go!"

Instead of releasing her, Henley's grasp tightened. “Are you pregnant again?" He sneered, "Mitchel doesn't want you, yet you're carrying his child. Are you stupid?"

Henley had witnessed Raegan's earlier interaction with Mitchel.

Though Mitchel appeared aloof around Raegan and didn't seem to make any moves, it was Likely that he was prepared.

Ever suspicious and wary, Alexis and Henley braced themselves for Mitchel's next move. They were ready to leverage Raegan if necessary, but Mitchel had made it clear that he was through with Raegan.

Moreover, Mitchel had stated that the Dixon family would recognize Katie's child, which was a significant indication. When a man embraced a child, it implied acceptance of the mother.

Perhaps Mitchel was shoring up Katie as a strategic maneuver. And it worked. After all, Katie now wanted nothing to do with Henley's and Alexis' schemes. However, Katie couldn't get away. Henley knew enough to control her.

Henley remained skeptical, observing the situation closely. He wasn't keen on exploiting Raegan, but if pushed, he felt he had no other option. However, if Mitchel truly abandoned Raegan, she'd be of no use.

Raegan's brows knitted together in anger. “You only noticed the obstetrics department? Didn't you see the gynecology department right there as well?"