Mitchelâs expression darkened at her words.
Indeed, he had hoped Raegan would forget the past sorrows.
He didnât want her to hold onto those painful memories.
He wished for her happiness every day, just like she had been before regaining her memory.
Mitchel was determined to make it up to Raegan, to ensure no harm came her way again.
They wanted to begin anew with her, and he would provide the best for her and Janey.
He would cherish them for all his days.
He acknowledged his selfishness.
Yet, he simply wanted to spend the rest of his life with the woman he desired and their daughter.
The possibility that Raegan might recall everything one day had crossed his mind, knowing she might hate him by then.
Yet, that didnât deter him from envisioning a future with her.
Mitchel had no intention of lying to Raegan.
With a voice full of sincerity, he confessed, âI did hope you could forget those painful memories and find happiness foreverâ¦â
Raegan didnât feel like listening to him anymore.
It was hard to tell what was true and what wasnât.
âToo bad your wishful thinking has failed.
I wonât be as naive as I was five years ago, to be your puppet, to come and go at your beck and call.
â
Raegan gave a faint smile.
âBecause now, you⦠You just donât matter to me anymore!â
Mitchelâs face turned ashen, his heart as if split in two.
He felt like a deflating balloon, ready to give in.
He didnât matter to her now.
She had given up on him.
Numbly, Mitchel managed to say, âPlease, Raegan, donât do this to me.
Donât leave me, Iâm begging youâ¦â
Unfazed, Raegan continued to utter ruthless words, âMitchel, I had given up on you ages ago.
Remember, weâve divorced.
Our marriage ended five years ago, and the remarriage was based on your deceit.
In my heart, it never took effect.
â
Raegan added, âIf you even think about taking Janey away, Iâll disappear with her.
Youâll never see us again.
â
Mitchelâs features trembled, his eyes misting over.
He rasped, âRaegan, what do I have to do for you to not hate me so much? Just say it, and Iâll do anythingâ¦â
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Raegan cut him off, her voice icy and unyielding, âMaybe if you just vanished from my life, I might feel less hatred toward you.
â
âNoâ¦â His eyes turned bloodshot with pain.
âYou know that canât happen.
I canât bear to live without you.
Raegan, have you really forgotten all the good times we shared? Our time together wasnât only about the bad momentsâ¦â
âCan those moments make up for the hurt?â Raegan shot back.
âMitchel, ever since Lauren came back, I havenât had a single day of happiness.
Iâve completely forgotten any good times we might have hadâ¦â
Stung by her frosty demeanor, Mitchel wanted to embrace Raegan, but she pushed him away firmly.
Despite her rejection, he desperately grabbed her shoulders, his voice cracking as he begged, âWeâre not over.
Raegan, please give me another chance.
Iâll fix everything, Iâll make you happyâ¦â
Raegan observed the turmoil on his handsome face and felt none of the satisfaction she had anticipated.
Five years had gone by.
His regret and self-reproach now were too late to mend the scars she bore.
During the five past years, the love from her family and friends gradually healed Raegan.
Thinking of Nicole and Elin, her heart filled with gratitude.
Her old friends had supported her throughout, and she, along with Janey, had received endless love from her brother and father.
Everything was just right.
One couldnât Linger on past pain and needed to look ahead.
Mitchel wouldnât longer shape her future, nor would she naively sink into sorrow again.
Raegan gave him a look, her smile tinged with a hint of irony.
âMitchel, I once adored you, so much that I lost who I was, became numb, and fooled myself.
But now, all I want is to keep my distance from you.
â
The determination replaced the pain in her eyes as she said gently, âI donât love you anymore.
â