Erick nodded in confirmation.

Indeed, the assassin was not after Mitchel, nor was he associated with the Maxwell family, but his intent was unmistakably directed at Raegan. This was peculiar. The investigation continued.

Raegan fell into a quiet contemplation. The pain in her heart resonated. The realization that the assassin was indeed after her, and that Mitchel was injured when shielding her, deepened her anguish.

The room was heavy with silence.

Erick sensed Raegan's withdrawing into a solemn, reflective state, burdened with deep thoughts yet reluctant to voice them.

Subsequently, Raegan remained in bed for five full days to rest, wrestling with her feelings and the weight of recent events.

During this time, Raegan never expressed to visit Mitchel.

Erick found this odd. He had anticipated that upon awakening, she would insist on seeing Mitchel immediately, regardless of her condition, before she could truly relax. Yet, she hadn't mentioned Mitchel at all. This was uncharacteristic of her.

Erick had prepared a slew of strategies to deter her from visiting Mitchel immediately, but he found no need to deploy them.

It wasn't that Erick wanted to prevent Raegan from visiting Mitchel.

It was just that her physical state remained fragile, and the battle for Mitchel's recovery continued, with him unconscious day after day.

Even if she went, nothing would change, and there would be time in the future. There was no need to rush now. For now, Raegan's priority should be resting well and eating well, nourishing the babies inside her.

Surprisingly, Raegan adhered to her dietary and medical regimen without any persuasion needed from Erick, easing one of his concerns.

She followed the doctor's recommendations diligently, focusing on resting and nurturing the babies. It seemed as if she didn't care about Mitchel.

But how could that be? Erick knew otherwise. Several times, he overheard Raegan crying in her sleep, yelling "No, no..." That heart-wrenching tone made him ache just to hear it.

Upon waking, Raegan would ask the nurse to replace her tear-soaked pillow, concealing this from Erick.

Unsure of her intentions, Erick chose to let it be, pretending ignorance. Once, he subtly tested Raegan's feelings. “If Mitchel recovers, I won't object to you two being together..."

After all, Mitchel had risked his life to protect Raegan, a gesture that convinced Erick of his sincerity.

It was this very fact that made Erick feel Mitchel truly cared for Raegan.

Furthermore, the will that Mitchel had drafted before his sham wedding had been sent to Erick's office with updated terms more favorable to Raegan, ensuring her protection should anything happen to him.