After Victor departed with Janey, Raegan proceeded with her ultrasound.
The results were promptly delivered, and the doctor reassured Raegan, “Nothing serious. Just ensure you supplement with folic acid, get plenty of rest, and try to avoid stress.”
Raegan felt the tension in her heart dissipates. She expressed her gratitude to the doctor, accepting her report, and as she exited, she accidentally collided with someone. Quickly apologizing, she began, “Sorry…”
Before she could complete her apology, Raegan realized she had collided with Henley.
Henley’s gaze fixed on the medical report in her hand, and he extended his hand, saying, “What were you having checked? Let me see.”
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Raegan stepped back and concealed the medical report behind her, eyeing Henley cautiously. “And why do you care?”
Henley, unruffled, flashed a serene smile. “Why are you here alone for the check-up?”
“Mr. Brooks, I don’t think we’re close enough for this conversation,”
Raegan replied.
Ever since Janey’s being kidnapped, Raegan had lumped Henley together with Lauren and Katie. ALL of them were ruthless in their own right.
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Henley, shrewd as ever, knew how to sit back and profit from others’ strife.
Henley’s gaze bore into Raegan. “We’re not exactly strangers, are we?”
Judging by the way Henley oscillated between threats and nonchalance, Raegan could tell that he was a master at manipulation. “Are you referring to the time you attempted to blackmail me with my daughter’s disappearance?” Raegan challenged.
Henley was rendered speechless. He fumbled for words, attempting to justify himself. “It was a misunderstanding. Raegan, I didn’t intend to blackmail you with your child’s situation. I just wanted you by my side. I was investigating back then…”
“That’s enough,” Raegan interjected.
Raegan refused to engage with Henley any further. In an icy tone, she asked, “By misunderstanding, do you mean not lending a helping hand when I needed the most, or trying to force me into being your mistress, which society looks down on?”
Henley’s expression soured. For once, he could find no words to retort as the truth of his intentions hung heavy in the air.
“I’m sorry,” Henley finally murmured, the words wrested out after contemplation.
“Bringing this up now, under these circumstances, was thoughtless of me. I understand I upset you earlier. I won’t say such a thing again,”
Henley added in an effort to smooth things over.
Raegan desired no further interaction with Henley. ALl she wanted was for him to stop making her sick.
Unexpectedly, Henley spoke again. “Raegan, if what you’re worried about is people’s judgment, just give me some time. Right now, I need Matilda’s backing. Once everything is settled, I’ll divorce her and marry you.”
Raegan froze, astounded by his words. Her revulsion caused by Henley sank to new depths.
Was he genuinely plotting to wed Matilda to exploit the Holmes family’s wealth and influence before getting a divorce and then marry her? Could any sane person contemplate such a scheme?