He promised me he wouldnt go far. He should be just around the corridor, Raegan replied with certainty.
Erick fell silent again.
Raegan! Landen suddenly interjected. Mitchel hasnt been around for
Father! Erick sharply cut him off, causing Landen to halt.
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After a brief pause, Erick suggested, You take the children and Janey outside first.
Landens eyes met Raegans, conveying a deep sadness as he nodded slowly.
Once only Raegan and Erick remained in the room, she persisted, Erick, why arent you going? I want to see Mitchel.
Raegan Ericks face was marked by reluctance and sorrow.
Mitchel He
Erick choked up, unable to continue, and after a moment, he gathered his courage and said, Mitchel Hes not here. How could you forget?
What? Erick, what are you talking about? Raegan sat up abruptly.
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What kind of joke is this? She had seen Mitchel just over an hour ago. How could he be not here..
Clinging to a sliver of hope, Raegan asked, Since hes not here, where did he go?
Raegan. Erick explained slowly, When I say hes not here, I mean he has passed away. He died five months ago from a gunshot wound that was fatal
The room fell silent.
Raegan felt as if she had been struck by Lightning, completely stunned. Dead Her lips trembled as she struggled to form the words, Youre saying Mitchel Hes dead?
Yes. Erick paused, his voice hoarse after a long silence. Hes dead
Raegans entire body froze. Tears streamed down her face, unchecked and rapid. How could it be
Raegan couldnt accept it, whispering in disbelief, No, its impossible Erick, Mitchel had talked to me a while ago. He promised to wait for me
Mitchel had passed away, Raegan. Erick embraced Raegan, and the siblings wept together, their sorrow profound and raw.
Through her tears, Raegans mind replayed the scene. She saw the cold steel door marked Mortuary. Pushing it open, she was confronted by a stark, lifeless form on the metal examination table, concealed by a white sheet.
Raegans body shook violently at the sight. Mitchel she cried out, her voice filled with agony. Her heart felt as though it would shatter. Why Why
She silently implored, God, cant you see what youve done?
At that moment, Katies haunting words echoed in Raegans thoughts.