Raegan nearly chuckled. Didn't Mitchel have a closer relationship with Lauren than she ever had with Henley?

At least Henley had never overstepped his bounds, nor shown any particular interest in her.

But Mitchel had always treated Henley poorly. And he asserted that it was different.

"Alright, if you're so adamant about not divorcing and it's not the same thing, then you're staying here with me in the hospital today."

Aware that Mitchel was likely headed to see Lauren after leaving the ward, Raegan felt a surge of frustration. Since Mitchel didn't want to get a divorce, he should at least do something to show that he meant it.

He was well aware of her disdain for Lauren, yet he continued to hurt her by seeing Lauren over and over again.

Why, then, wouldn't he just end their marriage?

"Don't make a fuss, Raegan. I have important matters to attend to,"

Mitchel said evasively.

"So are you telling me that I shouldn't make a fuss when knowing you're going to see Lauren?"

Mitchel fell silent. He did intend to see Lauren, but not without a reason. He was to demand answers from her.

"Mitchel, don't treat me like a fool. She's in love with you and wants to marry you. You know it very well. You don't grant me a divorce, yet you still keep seeing her. Do you think it's fair for me?"

"I've already told you I don't have any feelings for Lauren. I visit her out of a sense of guilt, nothing more," Mitchel retorted, lips tightly pressed.

"But do you realize the innocent girl you're so worried about isn't as virtuous as you think? She told me that I was nothing but a plaything to you, a means to satisfy your lust. That you didn't want to father my child, only hers. My presence was just to keep your grandfather happy!" Raegan spat out.

Mitchel's face tightened, but he said nothing as if pondering whether Raegan was telling the truth.

Seeing his expression, Raegan's heart sank further into despair.

Mitchel would never believe her.

Lauren's audacity stemmed from the unwavering support she received from Mitchel.

After a heavy pause, Mitchel finally said, "Raegan, I know you've had issues with Lauren since what happened with your grandmother, but I've interrogated Tessa. She confirmed that Lauren wasn't involved."

"Stop it!" Raegan cut him off, fury nearly bubbling over.