As she clung to his neck, Lauren shot a triumphant smile at Raegan, who was standing behind them. She looked at Raegan contemptuously. It was as if she were boasting to Raegan that she had won Mitchel's heart because he would never leave her side.

Outside, a strong wind blew, and Raegan felt her hand, which Mitchel had just warmed, grow cold again.

She stood there like an outsider. She saw with her own eyes just how deeply Mitchel cared for Lauren. Of course, she also caught the smug smile on Lauren's face as she was nestled in his arms.

If this had happened before, her heart would have shattered into a million pieces.

But now, she felt strangely indifferent.

Perhaps it was because she had given it her all, or maybe she had grown used to Mitchel's absence for Lauren's sake. Either way, maybe it was for the best.

Raegan hugged herself against the cold, turned around, and walked away alone.

When she got home, she was so exhausted she went straight upstairs and strode over to the suitcase she had already packed.

Just as she grasped the handle, a large hand stopped her.

Next thing she knew, she felt a strong grip around her waist from behind.

“Where are you going?" Mitchel's deep voice resonated above her head.

Raegan was stunned to hear him. Hadn't he just left to be with Lauren?

Mitchel tightened his hold around Raegan's waist and spun her around to face him. His eyes were narrowed, and he seemed to be in deep thought.

“It looks like I need to find a way to keep you here.”

Otherwise, Raegan would probably run away at any moment. As for Mitchel, well, he was not shy about his desire to keep her close.

Raegan instinctively took a step back and looked him straight in the eye.

"What that maid said was right. I did scold Lauret for playing the role of a mistress. If you feel bad for her, you should go comfort her.”

She was not a fan of lying. Furthermore, she never intended to deny her actions or her words.

If Mitchel wanted to punish her for it, then so be it.

However, Mitchel's eyes were like a bottomless lake, impossible to read.