Inside a luxurious hospital room.
As the door swung open, Mitchel turned, anticipating someoneâs arrival.
His expression darkened immediately upon seeing Katie.
âWhatâs the matter, Mitchel?â Katie approached him, her face etched with concern.
âHow did you manage to come in?â Mitchel propped himself against the bedâs headboard, his demeanor icy, creating a barrier that felt unwelcoming to anyone.
Mitchel glanced at the doorway, noticing Matteoâs absence.
Katie looked unsettled.
Before she could offer an explanation, Mitchel inquired, âHow did you find out I was here?â
His gaze bore into her as though he could see through her.
Katie became anxious.
âI was visiting my father,â she explained hurriedly.
âI ran into Matteo earlier and figured something might have happened to you, so I rushed over.
â
Mitchel remained silent, but Katie, undeterred, sat down beside him.
âMitchel, what caused you to pass out? Are you okay?â
As she spoke, she extended her hand to touch Mitchelâs forehead.
Mitchel dodged her hand, his frown deepening.
Katieâs expression stiffened, her eyes brimming with tears.
âMitchel, Iâm just worried about you.
â
Mitchelâs gaze was unyielding.
âKatie, do you ever get tired of this act?â
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Katie turned ghostly white, confusion written all over her face.
âWhat are you talking about, Mitchel? I donât understand.
â
âKatie, Iâve been clear with you,â Mitchel said sternly.
âWe had agreed to clarify our relationship publicly.
We shouldnât be seeing or talking to each other beyond that.
â
His tone was icy.
âDonât try to deceive me with your pretense, okay?â
Katie, pale, tried to explain, âBut Mitchel, I genuinely care.
Mitchel cut her off, not even sparing her a glance, âYou should leave now.
â
Mitchelâs coldness made Katie clench her fists as if she had endured it for a while.
She asked, âMitchel, is your distance from me because of Raegan? But are you aware she doesnât have any feelings for you? Sheâs completely indifferent to you⦠How could she leave you so easily?â
Katie was livid.
How could Mitchel embarrass her for such a heartless woman?
Mitchel suddenly asked, âDid Raegan just come here?â