âNope,â replied Raegan.
She just felt a pang of sympathy for her past self.
Hearing her response, a shadow passed over Mitchelâs eyes.
Deep down, he yearned for Raegan to regain her memories, but he also feared the possibility of her recalling painful experiences.
It was a complex mix of emotions for him.
Uncertain about what to say, Mitchel eventually managed to utter a heartfelt apology, âIâm truly sorry, Raeganâ¦â
He couldnât deny that he had committed some terrible mistakes in the past.
However, he remained faithful to her, both emotionally and physically.
While he did assist Lauren on occasion, he had never harbored any romantic feelings for Lauren.
As Mitchel wore a distressed expression, Raegan spoke with indifference, âMr.
Dixon, have you ever heard the saying that no matter how sincere the apologies may be, not everyone gets a second chance? I donât possess the authority to decide whether the person I used to be should forgive you or not.
â
Her voice was icy and detached, in stark contrast to the enthusiasm she had shown the previous night.
Mitchelâs heart constricted, seemingly stirred by a surge of emotions.
At that moment, the doorbell rang, prompting Raegan to hurry over and answer it.
âAre you alright, Raegan?â Stefan entered, gently patting her shoulder while casting nervous glances up and down at her.
Raegan couldnât help but be affected by his anxious demeanor.
âIâm fine, Stefan,â she assured him.
Stefan breathed a sigh of relief, giving her back a reassuring pat.
This small gesture didnât go unnoticed by Mitchel, who watched with a critical eye.
Suddenly, Mitchel stepped forward and firmly grabbed Raeganâs wrist, fixing a cold stare on Stefan.
âRemove your hand from her,â he demanded, his words dripping with frost.
To everyoneâs astonishment, Raegan instinctively grabbed Stefanâs wrist in response.
At that moment, Mitchel found himself holding Raeganâs wrist while she held Stefanâs hand, creating a palpable tension in the room.
Mitchelâs once-handsome face mow wore a gloomy expression, his forehead marred by a trickle of blood courtesy of Raeganâs actions, giving him an almost demonic appearance.
To evade Mitchelâs intense gaze, Raegan moved closer to Stefan, which softened Stefanâs heart amid this awkward atmosphere.
In truth, Stefanâs literary pursuits were merely a facade.
The Clifford family held significant influence in the north, but Stefan could no longer bear their tradition of constant conflicts and violence.
So, he chose to steer clear away from the Clifford family and spent years living in Swynborough.
Over time, Stefan had become close friends with Erick.
When he learned of Erickâs desire to return to Ardlens with Raegan, Stefan decided to settle in Ardlens.
Stefan had researched Ardlens online and was drawn to the cityâs charm and its welcoming atmosphere.
Unlike his homeland, where powerful clans dominated, people there suffered a lot.
Having grown up in such an environment, Stefan was anything but a coward.
He had the guts to protect the woman he liked at a moment like this.
With reassurance, Stefan clasped Raeganâs hand in his and comforted her, âDonât worry.
â
Meanwhile, Mitchel was deeply wounded by the sight before him.
How could Raegan cozy up to another man right under his nose? It appeared she was completely indifferent to his feelings.
Although Raegan felt a bit uncomfortable when Stefan held her hand, her bias against Mitchel outweighed any awkwardness she might have felt.