Caught off guard, Mitchel struggled to breathe. It was as if a sharp awl had stabbed through his chest, piercing his heart.

As Raegan climbed into her car, Mitchel stepped forward to catch after her. But his legs trembled and were barely able to support him.

“Mr. Dixon..." Matteo called with a faltering voice. Thankfully, he was there to steady Mitchel in time.

As the wind whipped around them, Mitchel whispered, “I just... I just want her to come back..."

But hearing Raegan defend another man had provoked him. Angered, he unconsciously raised his voice and spoke harshly.

He had hurt her again.

ALL he wanted was for her to return and give him another chance.

Matteo figured that if Mitchel went to see Raegan now, it would only deepen their misunderstanding. With this in mind, he suggested, "Mr. Dixon, let's head back."

Meanwhile, Raegan sat silently in her car. The window was cracked open just enough to let the wind in. It stirred her hair and brought tears to her eyes.

The pain of the past haunted her still and was impossible to forget.

Over the past two years, Raegan had shared countless precious moments with Mitchel. Those memories were cherished and etched in her mind.

How did things turn sour after they separated?

What Mitchel said just now was like a splash of cold water. It shattered her heart but, at the same time, dispelled any lingering hopes.

Raegan promised to protect herself from pain and vowed never to let another man into her heart. Never again.

When arriving in Ardlens, Raegan accompanied Henley to the hospital for a check-up. It was almost midnight when they stepped out.

“Are you hungry?"

“Do you wanna eat?"

The two of them asked each other simultaneously and then chuckled at the coincidence.

“Let me treat you tonight," Raegan quickly added. She had often failed to keep this promise. But tonight, she was determined to treat Henley a meal, even if he objected.

Henley smiled and nodded in agreement.