Mitchel withdrew his hand. His brows furrowed tightly, and he said in a cold and displeased voice, "Stop being silly."

Although he spoke in a disapproving tone, Lauren felt a touch of sweetness in his words.

For her, his words meant he was worried about her. And this made her feel like it was worth staying out in the cold for so long.

She glanced at Raegan in the car complacently, feeling a sense of satisfaction.

Lauren assumed Raegan must have done something to gain Mitchel's sympathy and deliberately asked him to visit her grandmother's grave together.

But Lauren believed that Raegan's efforts were futile. After all, today was her birthday, and she knew that Mitchel would definitely celebrate with her on this special day.

Jocelyn, standing nearby, also spoke up.

“Mr. Dixon, Miss Murray got up at five this morning and baked a birthday cake for herself. She wanted to eat it with you."

Mitchel looked at Jocelyn with a frown.

“And you just let her do such a stupid thing?"

Mitchel spoke in a voice devoid of emotion, and it made Jocelyn shudder involuntarily.

Mitchel had feelings for Lauren, not for her. Jocelyn was worried that she might inadvertently touch a sensitive spot and cause trouble.

Jocelyn hastened to explain for herself, "Mr. Dixon, I tried to convince Miss Murray not..."

But before she could finish her words, Lauren interrupted, “Mitchel, don't blame Jocelyn. It's not her fault. Every year, we always celebrate my birthday together, right?"

After saying this, Lauren timidly glanced behind Mitchel.

Mitchel turned around, following her gaze. Then he saw Raegan standing behind him quietly.

He had the urge to explain to Raegan what Lauren had said, but he couldn't find the right words to say. After all, he knew very well that Lauren was right. Indeed, he had promised to spare a part of his day to celebrate Lauren's birthday with her.

Raegan looked at Lauren's timid expression calmly. She wanted to laugh out loud.

Judging from the look on Lauren's face, it was as if she was bullied.

Unfortunately, in Raegan's eyes, her performance fell flat.