Meanwhile, Stefan remained composed and level-headed.
Despite having questions, he knew better than to put Raegan in a predicament.
âShall we go now?â Stefan suggested to Raegan, who nodded in response.
Stefan stood up.
With that, he and Raegan left the table without so much as a glance at Mitchel.
Mitchelâs expression darkened.
Raegan acted like it was as if he were invisible to her.
Mitchel couldnât bear it any longer.
He loosened the button on his collar, strode forward, grabbed Raeganâs wrist from behind, and pulled her into his arms.
Raegan struggled, but her efforts were in vain.
âIf you keep resisting me, I wonât hesitate to remind you of that ki*s.
And this time, I wonât be lenient with you,â Mitchel warned sternly in a low voice.
Raegan thought Mitchel was capable of such actions, so she stopped resisting.
Stefan glanced back at their interlocked hands and inquired, âRaegan?â
Mitchelâs eyes had the ferocity of a wild animal on the verge of attack.
Raegan worried that Stefan and Mitchel might clash.
Stefan, being more delicate, would be no match for Mitchelâs brute strength and would surely get hurt.
âStefan, go ahead to the car and wait for me.
I need to have a word with him,â Raegan responded.
Stefan looked concerned and questioned, âAre you sure you can handle it?â
At Stefanâs words, Mitchel tightened his grip on Raeganâs wrist, looking like he might lash out at Stefan any moment.
Raegan swiftly moved between them, shielding Stefan.
This gesture seemed to pierce Mitchelâs heart, leaving him feeling choked up.
Raegan reassured Stefan, âDonât worry.
Iâll come to you later.
â
Interpreting Mitchelâs look, Stefan trusted Mitchel wouldnât harm Raegan.
Convinced she could manage, he nodded and left.
Once Stefan walked away, Raegan, annoyed, shook her hand.
âCan you let go of me?â
Mitchel only slightly eased his hold but didnât release her.
He questioned, âIs this what you call being busy? Seeing another man?â
His tone was unmistakably jealous.
Had Erick not informed her of Mitchelâs madness for his first love, Raegan might have thought Mitchelâs jealousy was due to his feelings for her.
With a smile, she chose not to clarify, instead asking, âMr.
Dixon, are you jealous?â
Mitchelâs Lips thinned as he prepared to speak, but Raegan cut in, âFeeling jealous? Feel free to date other women.
It doesnât bother me.
â
Raegan wasnât just okay with it.
She actually welcomed the idea.
That way, she could use his unfaithfulness as leverage in their divorce proceedings.
It would hasten her escape from this uncomfortable marriage.
Mitchelâs eyes turned stormy.
Clenching his teeth, he declared, âThereâs no other woman for me but you!â