The contempt in his words was unmistakable.

But only Mitchel knew the reason he said those harsh words was to hide the jealousy churning inside him.

Raegan had consistently rejected his attempts at reconciliation.

He had tried everything, from humility to assertiveness, but nothing swayed her.

Her rejections had driven him to near madness.

Settling down... Having a child... He could not comprehend how she could consider such things with someone else.

There seemed to be an electric drill in his head, which made Mitchel feel a headache.

In frustration, Mitchel gripped her face tighter and demanded, “Answer me!"

Raegan winced in pain. Had she not been restrained, she would have slapped him across the face.

“What the hell is wrong with you, Mitchel? We're divorced. My life is none of your business. You have no right to treat me like this."

Tears brimmed in her eyes, but Raegan refused to back down.

"You lied to me!" Mitchel shot back, his eyes blazed with fury. He looked as though he was going to devour her.

“You once said you didn't like him. So what's this about now? Are you that keen on having his baby?"

The mention of a "baby" struck a nerve in Raegan, fueling her anger.

Of all people, Mitchel should not have misunderstood her.

She had once longed for a child with him.

Their child, who never got to see the world, left a void in her heart.

Mitchel failed to grasp her pain. And now he stood here, misconstruing her intentions.

Why must she alone bear this agony?

If the mere thought of her moving on in her life with another man could wound Mitchel's pride, maybe it was time for her to make him suffer as well.