Raeganâs cheeks burned with embarrassment.
The position they were in, her leg resting on his, was more intimate than she preferred.
Below Raeganâs calf was Mitchelâs firm, tense thigh.
As her skirt lifted, she could feel the warmth of his skin through his thin pants.
Raeganâs legs stiffened, daring not to move.
She feared accidentally grazing his private part.
The atmosphere grew increasingly thin.
Raegan found breathing somewhat challenging.
Fortunately, Mitchel remained focused on her foot, oblivious to her flushed face.
Observing Mitchelâs focused demeanor, Raegan suddenly realized this wasnât the first time he had applied medicine to her foot.
In each instance, he handled it adeptly and effortlessly, devoid of any aversion.
Following the treatment, Mitchel targeted an acupoint on her ankle.
He determined the sprain wasnât severe.
With proper care, it should improve by tomorrow.
Mitchelâs unwavering gaze unsettled Raegan.
âAre you finished?â she inquired.
âYes.
â Mitchel secured a bandage around her foot to safeguard it from dirt.
Mitchel should have released Raegan by now, yet he couldnât bring himself to do so.
Despite his inclination for cleanliness, his principles seemed to wane in her presence.
He desired to maintain his grasp on her foot.
Once Mitchel released his grip, Raegan promptly instructed, âPlease proceed to cleanse your hands.
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âs BunnyBookery Mitchel chuckled softly, finding it amusing that Raegan, rather than himself, expressed repulsion, despite his lack of concern.
After a while, Mitchel returned from sanitizing his hands.
Raegan directed him, âYou can sleep in my brotherâs room on the third level, but ensure minimal noise.
â
âUnderstood.
â Mitchel cleared his throat gently, adding, âShould I receive any updatesâ¦â
Raegan swiftly interjected, âAlternatively, you may simply rest here.
â
Mitchelâs gaze intensified.
âAre you suggesting I spend the night here?â
âYes, in case of any developments regarding Nicole, I prefer to be promptly informed,â Raegan replied.
Though Mitchel had assured Nicoleâs well-being, the word âshouldâ lacked definitive assurance.
Given Jarrodâs past unpredictability, Raegan couldnât attain peace of mind.
Moreover, Jarrod was Mitchelâs friend, and Mitchel might opt not to disclose anything unusual to her, in the event of an occurrence.
Fundamentally, her lack of trust in Mitchel prompted her suggestion.
Mitchel noticed the skepticism in Raeganâs eyes, experiencing a twinge of disappointment.
Raegan instructed him, âPlease bring the blanket over here.
If you approach too closely, Iâll have to ask you to leave the bed.
â
Compliantly, Mitchel fetched the blanket and positioned it on the bed.
Between them, Raegan positioned a lengthy pillow and instructed Mitchel to place his phone on the bedside table.
Mitchel adhered to all her directives.