They needed to keep their plans hidden from Davey, at least until they found their mother.
This step was crucial and required Raegans presence to ensure everything appeared normal.
After outlining the general plan, Erick noticed Raegans drooping eyelids and lackluster energy. Didnt sleep well last night? he asked.
Raegan nodded. A bit of insomnia.
Erick, assuming she was anxious about the operation, tried to reassure her. Dont worry too much. Ill make sure youre safe.
Im not worried, Raegan replied.
But Erick Do you know about Mitchels leg injury? She hesitated before asking, How serious is it?
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Erick paused and then replied, Im not too clear on the details. Its best you ask him directly.
After all, Mitchel had instructed Erick to keep it confidential. If Mitchel preferred not to share that information with Raegan, it wouldnt be right for Erick to disclose it.
Moreover, Erick feared that if Raegan knew the whole truth, she might blame herself for Mitchels worsened condition, leading her to sadness once more.
If Raegan asked Mitchel directly and Mitchel chose to tell her the full story, that would be a different matter altogether.
Erick was confident that Mitchel would do whatever it took to comfort Raegan.
Raegan gently bit her lip and confessed, Erick, Im always afraid Im afraid that my presence brings him misfortune.
Erick observed her. Though not adept with emotions, he recognized Raegans tangled worries stemmed from her inability to let go of Mitchel. These two
Erick shook his head inwardly and spoke slowly. Raegan, sometimes you need to understand that the opposite of misfortune might actually be fortune. Everyone makes different choices. If it were up to you, would you prefer to live devoid of feelings, or cherish every precious moment with someone you love? So, dont confine yourself to one-sided views. If its weighing on your heart, you should resolve this issue until you can fully let it go.
Ericks advice seemed to clear Raegans mind. She realized she had been swayed by Katies misleading words, thinking she was the cause of Mitchels troubles. Yet, even in her absence, Mitchels leg condition had deteriorated. Who was to blame then?
Raegan was a woman of action. If she was unsure about something, she would investigate it
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herself. Concerned about Mitchels leg, she decided to see the situation for herself. She dialed Matteo and inquired, Matteo, is Mitchel still in the hospital?
No, Mr. Dixon is currently at the Aurora Conference Center, engaged in talks about the project.
Raegan was shocked. Hes back at work? How is his leg holding up?
Matteo glanced at Mitchel, who was completely absorbed in his work, and felt a pang of bitterness. Miss Foster, Mr. Dixon wont Listen to me. Hes skipped both breakfast and lunch.
Torn between his duties and concern, Matteo added reluctantly, If you get the chance, I hope you can persuade him to take better care of himself. After ending the call, Raegan looked at the chat log on her phone.
The conversation with Mitchel was unchanged from the night before.
His simple thank you hung there. She hadnt responded, and he hadnt added anything else. Interacting through the detached medium of the phone made everything feel more distant and cold.
Raegan put on her coat, got in her car, and set out, determined to visit Mitchel.