âItâs a certainty that Mitchel will marry me.
He needs me,â she declared, her tone dripping with arrogance.
This statement seemed to lift a weight off Katieâs shoulders.
In her view, Raegan stood no chance.
Devoid of wealth and influence, Raegan posed no threat to her aspirations.
With a sneer, Katie added, âLuciana will be arriving shortly.
I suggest you leave at your earliest convenience.
Sheâs not keen on encountering you.
â
Raeganâs hand, which had been poised to open the door, stilled.
The chaos of the moment had made her overlook the unpleasant realities and characters she wished to distance herself from.
The mention of Luciana, Alexis, and the burdens of the past prompted a moment of introspection.
Raegan lowered her head.
Why bother opening this door? Could there truly be a future for her with Mitchel? Reality echoed a resounding no.
All Raegan sought was tranquility, yet Mitchelâs presence invariably disrupted her peace.
Acknowledging the futility of holding on, she realized it was time to sever ties.
Her visit was simply trying to see if he was okay.
Beyond that, entangling herself further would only lead to distress.
Katie, observing Raeganâs delicate face, suppressed her malicious urges.
She issued a final warning, âStay away from Mitchel.
Youâre chasing illusions.
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Raegan, undisturbed by Katieâs venom, responded with serene defiance, âI wish you all the best then.
May you truly receive what youâre striving for, without ending up empty-handed.
â
âs BunnyBookery After her words, Raegan pivoted, leaving a stark silence in her wake.
The smirk that had confidently adorned Katieâs face instantly crystallized into a mask of fury.
âStop! What are you implying?â she demanded, her voice laced with indignation.
âMiss Glyn, isnât it clear to you?â Raeganâs reply came with a gentle smile, a stark contrast to Katieâs agitation.
âHavenât you realized that Mitchelâs interest lies solely with the Glyn familyâs influence?â
Katie exhaled deeply, her initial panic subsiding.
She had braced herself for a revelation from Raegan, well aware that Mitchelâs affections were tethered not to her but to the prestige of her family.
Yet, in Katieâs eyes, this distinction held little weight.
Her aspirations of marrying Mitchel remained intact, bolstered by her familyâs name.
âThe Glyn family is under my name.
Does it really make a difference?â she retorted with a haughtiness that belied her earlier panic.
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âThere is a big difference,â Raegan countered with a serene smile, her composure unshaken.
âArdlens is home to families far more influential than the Glyn lineage.
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With these parting words, Raegan walked away, her departure leaving a lasting impression.
If Katie failed to grasp the significance, it reflected poorly on her understanding, not on Raeganâs intentions.
Raeganâs choice not to check on Mitchel personally wasnât born out of Katieâs deceit.
It was a deliberate effort to close that chapter, to prevent fostering any false hopes.
Katie had aimed to wound Raegan with a targeted strike, exploiting what she presumed to be Raeganâs vulnerabilities.
Yet, Raeganâs indifference rendered Katieâs attempts futile, reducing Katie to nothing more than a pitiful figure.
Raeganâs resolve was clear.
She refused to be diminished by anyone, Mitchel included.
Katie stood in the wake of Raeganâs departure, her earlier triumph dissolving into confusion.
The realization dawned on her too late, leaving her to ponder the depth of her misunderstanding.
Raeganâs words left Katie grappling with the unsettling truth.
There were indeed wealthier families with whom Mitchel might forge alliances, diminishing her significance in his strategic plans.
Katie wasnât naive.
She had anticipated this possibility and had even considered Luciana as an alternative ally.
However, what truly infuriated her was Raeganâs apparent indifference to Mitchelâs marital prospects.
Katie had devoted years to Mitchel, acutely aware of the depth of his affection for Raegan, a love so profound that he would risk everything for her.
Yet, Raegan seemed utterly disinterested in the very thing Katie yearned to claim for herself.
Katieâs expression darkened, a mix of venom and spite contorting her features.
In her eyes, Raegan was unworthy of Mitchelâs deep-seated love.
The realization left her seething, her thoughts swirling with resentment and disdain.
After a moment of bitter reflection, Katie spun on her heel, her resolve hardening.
She pushed the door open, the name âMitchelâ escaping her lips in a mixture of hope and determination.