Had he foreseen such a tragic outcome, he would have never left her side, regardless of the circumstances.

"It's not necessary," Raegan coldly dismissed his late apology, finding it more repulsive than any insincere affection.

“Now, I can't even muster hatred for you. If you bear any guilt, let's divorce. From then on, we're nothing but strangers," she stated, her voice devoid of any emotional undertone.

Her indifference was so profound, it seemed devoid of love or hate.

A sudden panic gripped Mitchel, his heart lurching.

She wouldn't even harbor hatred toward him? Was she really intent on treating him like a stranger?

No! It shouldn't be this way.

She had feelings for him. Nicole had confirmed it.

Desperate, he grasped her arms, pleading, "Raegan, you care for me.

Nicole said you once did. Please, don't abandon our relationship so easily."

Raegan gazed at his haggard but still charming face, managing a weak smile.

“Once, I foolishly cared for you, only to realize my mistake. I shouldn't have fought with Lauren for your affection. My punishment came swiftly. Losing my grandmother, then my baby. If this continues, I'll lose my life next!"

Her words struck Mitchel like a heavy blow, his body reeling with pain.

Ignoring her resistance, he enveloped her in a tight embrace, his voice rough with emotion.

"My feelings for Lauren are mere responsibility, nothing romantic. You're the one I can't lose!"

But his remorse was too late.

Raegan's heart had turned icy, beyond thawing.

She couldn't fight him off, so she demanded angrily, “Let me go!"

"No! I won't release you!" Mitchel declared, his voice shaking.

Letting Raegan go meant possibly losing her forever.