In the afternoon, Luis paid her a visit.

Right after he stepped inside, Luis expressed his concern, saying, “"Raegan, are you feeling better?"

Raegan held no animosity toward Luis and nodded in acknowledgment.

Observing her frail look, Luis paused before advising, "Mitchel is unstable right now. Don't confront him directly. It's wiser to be subtle to minimize your pain."

Raegan remained silent. Just as Luis was heading out, she asked in a hoarse voice, “Luis, could you help me with something?"

She requested a retest, this time using her IV blood and a strand of Mitchel's hair that had been collected this morning.

Luis hadn't seen this coming. No wonder when the topic of the baby had come up, Mitchel's face had darkened. He understood now.

Mitchel's keeping this to himself was understandable.

What man would readily admit to his closest friend that his wife was carrying another man's child?

However, since Raegan had openly sought his help, Luis was inclined to believe the child was actually Mitchel's.

Luis gave a nod, affirming, "You'll have the result in twenty-four hours."

After Luis exited, Raegan attempted to relax, her eyes closed but sleep eluded her.

She kept mulling over Mitchel's harsh words. He said he had stayed in their marriage only for physical intimacy and had declared she wasn't even worthy of being compared to Lauren.

The idea of her surpassing Lauren in Mitchel's heart now seemed laughable to her.

Mitchel's feelings for Lauren ran deep. Eliminating Lauren from his life would only be possible if Mitchel himself was gone.

Therefore, Raegan resolved never to overestimate herself again. She must get a divorce, even if it meant pleading with Mitchel's grandfather. Divorce was the only path left.

Meanwhile, Nicole stirred awake in the dim hotel room, curtains drawn tight, the air heavy with the scent of intimacy.

As she tried to sit up, a dull ache washed over her body.

Glancing down, she noticed her naked form, marred with hickeys.

Jarrod had been rude to her, gnawing and pinching her, acting less like a man and more like a savage animal.