As soon as Raegan got out of the car, she spotted a black Maybach parked directly behind them. She recognized the unique license plate with one glance, knowing the car belonged to Mitchel.

The door of the Maybach was opened by the bodyguards, and Mitchel got out, surrounded by them.

Stefan followed Raegan's gaze and saw Mitchel, stunned. He leaned over and whispered to Raegan, "Do you want to go somewhere else?"

Right then, Raegan's and Mitchel's eyes met.

The lights in the huge hallway were shining brightly, pouring on Mitchel's cold face.

Suddenly, Raegan felt a splitting pain in her heart. She realized her facade of serene was easily ruined by the sight of Mitchel, her previous attempt to ignore any news of him with Katie futile.

There was a long way ahead for Raegan to completely move on. After all, Mitchel had caused her so much pain by shattering her illusion.

He had claimed he no longer loved her despite their shared past, and she couldn't do anything about it.

Dodging Mitchel after deciding to move on seemed pointless. With this thought in mind, Raegan withdrew her gaze, held Stefan's arm, and said slowly, "No need. Let's go inside.”

Raegan didn't linger. She made ways to the restaurant, arm in arm with Stefan.

They soon entered the restaurant and disappeared in Mitchel's view.

During the meal, Raegan didn't talk much, her face expressionless.

Stefan cut the steak for her and passed the plate to her. Noticing she didn't touch her food much, he asked, “Do you not like the food here?"

"It's not like that. I had coffee this afternoon, so I'm not too hungry."

“Raegan..." Stefan suddenly called out to her, glancing at Mitchel dining alone nearby.

"Yes?" Raegan looked up at Stefan.

Stefan said carefully, “Is it that... Do you not move on yet?"

Raegan's hand holding the fork froze. But she didn't respond.

Stefan looked at her with a trace of pity in his eyes. "If you really can't let go, don't force yourself. Time heals all wounds.”

Being friends with Erick, Stefan couldn't quite describe his feelings for Raegan. At first, he only saw her as a friend's little sister.