Mitchell's vice-like grip caused Raegan to cry out in pain. She managed to push him away and stammered, "I didn't... I didn't Lie to you..."

Seeing the pain etched across Raegan's face, Henley couldn't remain silent any longer. He exclaimed, “Stop! What kind of man are you?"

“Alright, alright, alright," Mitchel repeated with a sinister smile, raising his eyebrows. He then ordered his black-clad bodyguards, “Beat him! Beat him to death!"

The bodyguards, obedient to Mitchel's command, began to mercilessly rain blows and kicks upon Henley.

The sounds of fists connecting with flesh were a haunting symphony, sending shivers down the spine of anyone who heard.

However, Henley remained silent, knowing that any groans of pain would only deepen Raegan's guilt.

"No! Stop it!" Raegan's eyes were red, and her voice broke as she cried out. But how could the relentless bodyguards listen to her?

In desperation, she turned to Mitchel, her tears now flowing freely, and begged, “Please, tell them to stop beating Henley. I'll do anything you ask. Just spare him, okay?"

Why did life burden her with so much?

Why did he force her into such a sinful predicament?

Mitchel's indifference drove her to the brink, forcing her to rush forward and shield Henley, standing bravely against the bodyguards to halt their brutal assault.

The bodyguards didn't dare lay a hand on Raegan. Instead, they looked at Mitchel, waiting for his instructions.

Mitchel's anger boiled over when he saw her actions.

He bellowed, "Get over here!"

But Raegan shook her head defiantly, her resolve unyielding.

"Mitchel, can't you do something for the sake of your child? Please, just let him go!"

Mitchel's eyes welled up with frustration.

"Let him go? So you two can be together?"

At that moment, Raegan's heart clenched with pain. Her tearful face was marred with disappointment and despair.

She shook her head, a sense of helplessness in her voice.