But what about Lauren? Didn't he love her so much? What was he going to say to Lauren?

The more Raegan pondered, the more she found herself sinking into self-doubt. Had she not learned anything from her past mistakes?

Guys had this knack for compartmentalizing sex and emotions. For them, physical intimacy didn't necessarily bind them to deeper feelings.

Women, on the other hand, often saw that closeness as integral to a relationship.

Maybe Mitchel was just physically drawn to her. Nothing more.

But deep inside, a tiny part of her yearned for something deeper.

Could she really afford to give Mitchel another shot, especially with a baby in the picture?

Lost in a maze of thoughts, she found herself on her way back to the ward.

But as she approached the door, she heard a woman sobbing from inside.

Raegan stopped dead in her tracks.

Inside, Lauren was crying in Mitchel's arms. Mitchel was gently stroking her back, and genuine concern was written all over his face.

He wore a somber expression and was looking at her with pity.

"Does it hurt, Mitchel? I hate seeing you like this. It kills me that I can't be openly by your side." Lauren sobbed.

"Let's not get too emotional, Lauren," Mitchel advised in a gentle tone.

Despite the pain, Mitchel did not push Lauren away and just let her hold him tightly.

A bitter taste filled Raegan's mouth as she watched the scene.

Her earlier doubts seemed suddenly ridiculous.

As long as Lauren was in the picture, Mitchel would forever be out of reach.

At this time, Matteo came over and noticed Raegan. Before he could say anything, Raegan had run away without looking back.

Matteo peered into the ward through the glass window and understood everything at once.