A shiver ran down Raegans spine as she recalled the unsettling encounter with Davey at the wedding. His piercing gaze seemed to pierce through her, leaving her feeling exposed and vulnerable. Her initial concern centered on whether her mothers disappearance was linked to this enigmatic Davey.
Stefan harbored similar suspicions. But while Davey was a plausible suspect, the lack of concrete evidence regarding Caseys existence around him left room for doubt.
There were some speculations about Daveys personal life that swirled around Aurora, but one thing was certain. He kept his private affairs well-guarded. He wasnt linked with any female companionship, either at home or elsewhere.
Whispers insinuated Daveys indifference toward women, hinting at an alternative inclination toward men.
Truly to say, it was an anomaly in Auroras patriarchal society.
Yet, Davey remained impervious to such gossip, disregarding conjectures regarding his sxual preferences. Women who dared approach him were met with a frosty reception, dissuading any further attempts.
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Yet, amidst the rumors, another theory emerged. It said Daveys reluctance to pursue relationships stemmed not from disinterest, but from a lingering attachment to a woman of his past, a haunting presence that kept him from seeking companionship or marriage for years on end.
Stefan leaned in with a low but serious voice. Ill dig into this. Daveys a strange one. Raegan, you steer clear of him, got it? No private chats.
Raegan nodded with a soft, I understand.
With children on the way, Raegan wasnt about to go chasing after trouble. Just the thought of Davey sent shivers down her spine, a feeling shed rather do without.
If there was any truth to Davey being involved in her mothers disappearance, she trusted Erick to uncover it. Confronting Davey herself would only muddy the waters for Erick.
Raegan wasnt foolish enough to risk it. If Davey was tied to her mothers vanishing act,
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reaching out to him could mean walking straight into a trap. It would only sabotage Caseys chance at rescue, and make Ericks job that much harder.
Raegan grasped these stakes keenly even without Stefan needing to spell them out.
After dinner, she lingered by Ericks bedside, his form still and silent under the weight of anesthesia.
As the hour grew late, Stefan gently prodded her to retire for the night.
It was only after a while that Raegan reluctantly relented. After all, she knew all too well that rest was paramount for expectant mothers.
With Stefan keeping vigil over Erick, Raegan found solace in the knowledge that all was as it should be.
Back in her chamber, sleep eluded her. She reached for her phone, intending to drown out her thoughts with the soothing hum of audiobooks.
In her haste, she clicked something else, stumbling upon a news app instead. The news that greeted her spoke of the elusive CEO of the Dixon Group, Mitchel Dixon, absent from the public eye for days.
Reports surfaced of his clandestine visit to a rehabilitation center, sparking speculation about the state of his empire.
The Dixon Group swiftly issued a statement clarifying that Mitchel sought medical attention for sleep-related issues.
In their declaration, they emphasized the steady stewardship of CEO Mitchel Dixon and Acting Vice President Hector Dixon, ensuring the companys seamless operations. The media was implored to refrain from gossip and redirect their focus to the companys productivity rather than Mitchels private matters.
In a news clip, a glimpse of Mitchel in the hospital flashed by.
Even from the medias lens, his weight loss was starkly apparent. His jawline seemed more chiseled than ever, though his complexion remained pallid.