She did not want to burden Raegan with her troubles and would rather endure them alone.

Since Nicole didn't want to talk about it, Raegan did not press and simply held her hand.

“If you ever need someone by your side, I'm only one call away. I want you to share your troubles, not just your joys. I'll always be there for you."

Moved, Nicole felt an urge to cry.

“I know you care about me. But trust me, I won't be easily defeated."

"I have faith in you."

Nicole placed a piece of meat on Raegan's plate and remarked, “Raegan, it seems you earn a lot. You even ordered a takeout from Moon Restaurant. I got to say they're delicious."

Raegan blinked in surprise.

"What?"

Nicole looked equally puzzled.

“Aren't these dishes worth over ten thousand? We don't need to be so extravagant. Your cooking is just as good, if not better."

Upon hearing this, Raegan was baffled.

If Nicole was not the one who had ordered the takeout, then it must have been Mitchel.

Was this his way of saying goodbye?

Did this mean he would keep his promise and leave her alone?

The following week passed peacefully for Raegan.

Bryce attended his four weekly classes without incident. Though uninterested, he refrained from acting out.

However, Raegan had a feeling that he had yet to do something bad.

For some reason, she felt he was waiting to strike a decisive blow on Friday.

On Thursday, Raegan was available, and Nicole asked her out to go shopping.