Luis instinctively turned to Mitchel at Raeganâs question.
Noticing Mitchelâs subtle signal, Luis responded swiftly, âWe were just talking about a police report regarding a syringe found nearby.
They think Lauren might have planned to use it for something bad.
â
Raegan felt doubtful but Mitchel shifted the conversation before she could ask further.
Settling down on the couch, Raegan noticed the bandage-covered wound on Mitchelâs arm, vividly recalling his severe bleeding.
Her concern got the better of her, prompting her to ask, âIs your arm okay now?
Does it still hurt?â
Mitchel looked at her intently, raising an eyebrow, and said, âAre you concerned about me?â
His voice was deep and soothing, unexpectedly gentle.
Raegan felt her cheeks heat up but nodded anyway.
Considering he had helped her again, expressing worry seemed the right thing to doâ¦
A sense of satisfaction bloomed within Mitchel, feeling the wound was worth it if it meant earning a spot in her thoughts.
He offered her a small smile.
âItâs just a minor cut.
â
âs BunnyBookery Raegan expressed her skepticism, âMinor? You bled quite a bitâ¦â
Mitchel explained, âI shielded most of it with my elbow, so it wasnât deep.
Itâs healing well, and stitches werenât needed.
â
Then, he lightly pinched her cheek, trying to ease her mind.
âDonât fret about it.
â
Feeling the warmth from his touch, Raegan looked away, trying to hide her flustered mind.
Mitchel, finding her reaction amusing, teased her, âCome on.
Youâre not concerned about me?â
He seemed confident in her answer.
Defiant yet embarrassed, Raegan retorted, âWho cares about you?â
Yet, Mitchel, catching her avoidant look, found her denial charming.
Holding her face gently, he asked softly, âYouâre sure youâre not worried about me?â
His deep gaze reflected Raeganâs blushing face, her pulse quickening.
With a gentle tap on her chin, Mitchel teased, âYou always denies your feelingsâ¦â
His teasing tone heightened Raeganâs embarrassment.
âStop making assumptions!â she blurted out, trying to get up to escape the increasingly heated atmosphere.
âWhy rush off?â Mitchel grabbed her hand, causing her to tumble onto his lap inadvertently.
âOuch!â Raegan exclaimed.