Noticing Raegan was still awake, Mitchel took the opportunity to broach a topic.
âDid my mother strike you today?â
Lucianaâs frailty meant her slap hadnât Landed forcefully, and there was no visible mark left by now.
But when Luciana slapped Raegan, Mitchel was caught between sleep and wakefulness.
The noise he heard seemed almost surreal, leaving him unsure if such an incident had actually taken place.
Raegan glanced down, fiddling with her fingers.
Previously, with Mitchel unconscious, she hadnât felt much.
Now being directly asked by him, she felt a bit aggrieved.
Instantly, Mitchelâs eyes hardened with ice, initially suspecting it was in his dream, only to realize it was true.
He tenderly ki*sed Raeganâs cheek, promising, âIâll make it right for you.
â
âLet it go.
I didnât suffer much.
Iâll just be more cautious in the future.
â Raegan had no desire to create discord between Luciana and Mitchel.
In Raeganâs recollection, Luciana had always been kind and reasonable, even though Lucianaâs demeanor to her had shifted due to Mitchelâs subsequent injuries.
The way Luciana behaved today appeared rather peculiar to Raegan.
âDo you not find Lucianaâs behavior a bit odd?â After pondering for a while, Raegan couldnât reconcile Lucianaâs drastic change in manners, even if Luciana was heartbroken.
âShe had changed a lot after I distanced myself from her five years ago,â Mitchel revealed.
âFive years agoâ¦â Raegan pondered whether Mitchel knew about the conversation Luciana had with her.
Raegan wasnât certain.
Mitchel seemed unwilling to delve further into the past.
After a while, Mitchel remarked, âMy mother relies heavily on Katie.
If you happen to see them together, try not to be upset.
â
Raegan shook her head.
âI wonât.
â Her principles were never dictated by others.
Nor would she bend over backward to please those who held animosity toward her.
Yet, Lucianaâs shift in demeanor always left her feeling somewhat remorseful.
Reflecting on the dayâs events, Raegan inquired, âWhat exactly is Henleyâs plan?â
Mitchel had been aware of Alexisâ illegitimate sonâs existence, vigilant all the while.
Despite a thorough search, he couldnât locate his half-brother.
Now, it made sense.
He failed to locate Alexisâ illegitimate son because the latter had been hospitalized after the car incident.
âs BunnyBookery In response to Raegan, Mitchel stated, âHe aims to ascend to power.
â
Although Raegan didnât grasp the intricacies of the Dixon Groupâs internal dynamics, she had faith in Mitchelâs abilities.
Surveying the landscape of the country, it seemed unlikely that anyone could topple Mitchel from his position of strength and influence.
Therefore, Raegan remained unperturbed.
Observing her calm demeanor, Mitchel teasingly pinched her rosy Lips, inquiring, âWhat if I truly get sidelined?â
Still irritated by his previous restlessness, Raegan retorted grumpily, âIâll sell you to a brothel for a decent sum.
â
Mitchel fiercely nibbled her luscious earlobe, his voice thick with desire.
âIf I end up in a brothel, who will look after your needs?â
Raeganâs ears flushed as Mitchel nibbled, and she protested, âWho said I needed you to take care of my needs?â
Unaware to herself, her voice was both sweet and enticing.
Mitchelâs Adamâs apple bobbed slightly, his lips approaching again with a husky voice.
âAre you blaming me for not tending to your needs?â