Having been abandoned multiple times in the past, she was now numb to this.

She didn't shed a tear.

Just then, a taxi pulled up.

Raegan reached for the door handle, preparing to enter.

Beep! Abruptly, a blaring horn erupted from behind, persisting in its clamor.

Turning around, Raegan saw Mitchel's sports car making its return.

Through the windshield, Mitchel's striking features were visible.

He rolled down the window and commanded, "Get in A voice from behind snapped Raegan back to reality. iss, are you getting in or not? If you're not, I'll take this taxi."

Swiftly stepping aside, Raegan let the taxi go.

Once it departed, the sports car parked before her again.

Concerned about drawing attention, Raegan reluctantly climbed back into the car.

As she settled into her seat, Mitchel leaned in and probed, “Why did you walk away?"

Raegan recoiled instinctively, gripping the seat's edge as she Looked at him through misty eyes.

Mitchel simply secured the seatbelt for her.

After buckling her in, Mitchel maintained that posture and asked, “Why are you so scared of me? Do you think I'm some kind of monster?"

Even without physical contact, his proximity seemed to make her alert.

Raegan didn't dare to breathe loudly. Not wanting to anger him, she turned her face and said, "No."

Unwilling to waste more time, Mitchel reluctantly let her go.

Suspicion clouding her voice, Raegan inquired, “Weren't you supposed to visit Lauren?"

Mitchel shot her a glance, replying, "You've been eavesdropping? Did I ever say I was going?"