Apart from assurances of Mitchelâs steady recovery, Erick had abstained from further mention of him.
Raegan remained oblivious to Mitchelâs passive stance on recovery training.
Raegan kept running forward, brisk and unyielding, until she collided with someone at the corner.
It was Erick, seeking her out.
âRaegan!â Erickâs gaze turned frosty at the sight of blood on her wedding dress.
âWho is responsible for this?â
âErickâ¦â As soon as Raegan spoke, tears cascaded uncontrollably.
Erickâs panic surged, âWhat happened, Raegan? Who bullied you?â
Erick had just visited the waiting room but finding it deserted.
He nearly tore the roof off in his frantic search.
Moreover, shards of glass and threads on the windowsill pointed to one conclusion.
Raegan had been kidnapped!
Erick swiftly alerted Stefan, securing all entrances and exits of the estate.
They opted for discretion, conducting covert searches.
Erick hadnât anticipated stumbling upon Raegan, her steps faltering, as he followed the trail.
âItâs nothing⦠Erick, can you go check on him?â
Erick furrowed his brow.
âCheck on who?â
âMitchel, heâs here⦠He just⦠He appears to be injured.
â Raegan felt a bit disoriented, understandably so, as the abrupt appearance of Mitchel made it difficult for her to gather her thoughts.
âRaegan, stay focused.
This isnât the moment to mess up,â Erick cautioned, his expression taut.
If anyone were to realize the wedding was a charade, the trail to Caseyâs whereabouts would be utterly obscured.
After all, the last time they had a fleeting lead, the individual having taken Casey away had vanished with Casey all of a sudden.
That individual was remarkably astute, and after vanishing suddenly, there was no trace since then for over a decade.
Moreover, there were still those in Aurora eyeing Raegan with predatory intent.
If they learned the wedding was a sham, sheâd likely be their first target.
At this juncture, Raegan couldnât afford a single slip-up.
Of course, Raegan understood.
Her expression somber, she said, âErick, I know.
I justâ¦â
But she couldnât articulate her thoughts fully.
Her decision to abruptly sever ties left her with only self-hypnosis to remain steadfast.
Clutching Erickâs sleeve, Raegan gently shook it.
âCould you please go check on Mitchel and see him off?â
Erick was Left momentarily speechless.
After a few moments of silence, he nodded.
âReturn to the waiting room.
Stefanâs been trying to find you.
Iâll tell him to get someone to touch up your makeup.
â
âAlright,â Raegan replied, lifting her dress as she headed back.
Victor had arrived early to fetch Raegan.
Victor had been momentarily called away to oversee the preparation of the favors, leaving Raegan vulnerable to abduction.
Now, Victor trailed closely behind Raegan, not daring to stray.