The security staff hastily responded, “I apologize, Mr. Dixon. This lady mentioned having a close relationship with your mother.”
“Dispose of it!” Mitchell impatiently commanded.
When Raegan turned back, the soup she had labored over for hours, burning her fingers in the process, had already been discarded into the hospital’s trash bin.
Over the past few days, Raegan repeatedly reminded herself not to be mad at Mitchel’s icy demeanor. He must have his reasons. Yet, seeing his lack of appreciation of her efforts, her heart was pierced with anguish.
Approaching Mitchel, Raegan was met with Mitchel stepping back as though avoiding something unsavory.
Pausing briefly, Raegan silently retrieved the thermos from the bin.
As she lifted it, the sight of her bandaged white fingers caused a fleeting grimace to cross Mitchel’s face.
Moments later, Raegan opened the thermos lid, releasing a delightful aroma. In plain sight of everyone, she raised the rescued soup from the trash to her lips and took several sips.
“What are you doing?” Mitchel frowned and reached out to take the thermos away, saying firmly, “You shouldn’t drink that.” Who knew what germs were in the hospital’s trash can?
Raegan stepped back, maintaining a cold distance, and said emphatically, “This soup is clean, and so am I. I am not garbage.”
Despite Raegan’s words, she simply wouldn’t jest about her health.
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The thermos had a protective design at the mouth, preventing bacteria from entering immediately after it was discarded.
The tense silence was shattered by a child’s voice.
“Meanie!” Janey squirmed out of Victor’s grasp and dashed toward Mitchel, her small fists swinging at him. “You meanie! Why did you dispose of the soup my mommy spent hours cooking? Mommy’s hand got burned because of it!”
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Mitchel’s countenance hardened.
Janey’s anguished cries echoed in the room. “You… I don’t Like you anymore! You meanie! You make my mommy cry! Mommy always cries at night.”
Janey’s desire to find Mitchel was to demand answers. Why didn’t Mitchel keep his promise? Why did he make Raegan cry? Mitchel had vowed to bring happiness to both of them. In such a brief span, why had he caused such sorrow for her mommy?
Children, in their distress, spared no words. Every emotion poured forth.
“Despicable daddy! You’ve become a cruel figure, causing my mommy immense sadness. I refuse to regard you as my daddy any Longer!”
Janey yelled.
With tears streaming down her face, Janey tiptoed to strike Mitchel, but suddenly, she lost her balance and fell. Instantly, she collapsed onto the floor, wailing loudly.
Reacting swiftly, Victor scooped Janey up before Raegan could reach Janey.
From their vantage point, it appeared as though Mitchel had forcefully pushed Janey away. This instantly kindled Raegan’s fury.
“What on earth do you think you’re doing?” Raegan charged forward, pushing Mitchel with force. Usually a sturdy man, Mitchel staggered several steps backward.