Repulsed, Mitchel made his way to a sink, cupping water to rinse his face.
Raegan trailed after him, calling out, “I’m not giving up. I’ll be here waiting until you’re ready to talk to me.”
Mitchel remained silent.
Raegan’s spirits rose as she made her way out. The confusion lingered, but so did the undeniable sense that their love remained unblemished.
Their history was rich and filled with joy, partings, losses, and reunions, mirroring the full spectrum of life. Countless were the moments when Mitchel had put everything on the line for her, even at the risk of his own life.
The depth of their connection, Raegan was convinced, wasn’t something that could be simply switched off. Reacting impulsively to his seemingly indifference and abandoning him would be the real act of unkindness. Thus, her willingness to stand and fight for their love was ironclad.
No matter what lay ahead, Raegan was determined to honor their former love and hold onto a life without regrets; that, to her, was paramount.
Descending the stairs, Raegan unsurprisingly encountered Katie, who had been on the lookout for her.
Katie had not known a moment’s peace since Mitchel’s reappearance.
She had watched Raegan get up and leave, and soon after, Mitchel had excused himself under the pretense of visiting the restroom. The nagging anxiety tempted her to follow them at once, yet she hesitated to take that step.
Since his return, Mitchel had softened toward her, offering promises.
Though it should have been welcome news, a shadow of unease crept in, worried that this perfect illusion would soon fracture.
After a torturous five minutes, Katie’s patience snapped, and she ascended to find them. Witnessing Raegan’s descent ignited her fury to new heights. Surely, this woman must have lured Mitchel away!
“Raegan.” Katie approached with feigned serenity, closing the distance between them. “Mitchel and I are back together. It’s about time you showed some self-respect and let go of him.”
“Back together?” Raegan laid bare the truth. “Had you ever truly been together?”
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“I…” Words failed Katie amidst her seething. “Isn’t it clear?”
Katie implied that their joint appearances should leave no doubt they were a couple.
Yet, Raegan countered with a chill, “It’s not evident to me. You know, standing next to you, Mitchel seems more like he’s performing an act of charity.”
To ensure no misunderstanding, Raegan spelled it out. “As if he’s aiding a pregnant woman across the street.”
“What? What are you implying?” Katie, livid to the point of losing her words, contemplated confronting Mitchel. She decided not to squander her breath on Raegan and hissed a warning, “Watch it. Don’t even think about chasing after him!”
Raegan stood firm. “Katie, ever wondered why you’re so uneasy?”
The certainty in Raegan’s gaze gave Katie a moment of unease.
Before Katie could retort, Raegan replied, “It’s because what you’re holding on to isn’t really yours.”
“You! Ridiculous!” Katie seethed, convinced that her offer of the seafood stew had somehow tipped the scales in her favor. Still, Raegan’s presence was enough to make her see red, her irritation escaping in a sharp exhale.