She managed a strained smile and replied, “Gerda, it’s too early to think about that…”
“I understand you young people want to spend more time together before the baby comes,” Gerda assured with a smile, “But don’t worry.
Once you give birth to the baby, I’ll be there to help you take care of it.”
Raegan’s embarrassment deepened, and she could only laugh awkwardly in response.
Ding. Finally, the elevator reached their floor.
Raegan hurriedly guided Gerda out, anxious that Gerda’s enthusiasm might lead to her saying more shocking words.
Raegan was quite uneasy, not only because of the unexpected encounter with Mitchel but also by Gerda’s pointed questions about marriage and children.
Although she struggled to respond, she managed to remain polite.
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“No worries, dear. I’ll make sure you have a magnificent wedding in the future,” Gerda continued, seemingly oblivious to Raegan’s discomfort.
Raegan smiled awkwardly. She could not help but feel that Gerda was rushing her toward marriage. No wonder Henley wanted her to pretend to be his girlfriend tonight.
Not wanting to make things difficult for Henley, Raegan simply smiled and said nothing.
A few moments later, she excused herself since it became too much to bear.
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Reagan made her way to the washroom. Once inside, she splashed cold water on her face, and the chill helped clear her mind.
Encountering Mitchel twice in one day had soured her mood. Not only that, his insinuation that she was flattering herself was particularly hurtful. How ridiculous.
It was ironic how her once unreserved love was worthless in his eyes.
Thankfully, Raegan had freed herself from any more humiliation with the divorce.
Once she calmed down, she fixed her hair in front of the mirror and applied some lip balm. With that, she was ready to face the world again.
But when she stepped out, she saw Mitchel smoking in a corner.
Their eyes met through the haze of smoke, and Raegan’s heart skipped a beat.
She sensed something in his gaze.
Raegan did not want to meet him. But she had to pass by him since it was the only way to return to the chamber.
She tried to reassure herself. Mitchel seemed disinterested in her today, and he was never short of admirers. She doubted he would go out of his way to trouble her.
At this moment, she put on a facade of composure and began to make her way back.
As she approached Mitchel, he extinguished his cigarette in the ashtray and, to her surprise, blocked her path.