Unable to take medication due to her pregnancy, Raegan diligently followed her doctorâs advice, diverting her focus from fixation on any one thing.
Fortunately, her condition wasnât dire.
After receiving psychological counseling and through her own efforts, Raeganâs scores returned to normal levels.
This brought relief to those around Raegan.
She consistently cooperated, refusing to give up on herself.
She understood the responsibilities of motherhood.
As Mitchel beheld the photo, he felt as though his heart was being constricted, making it difficult to draw breath.
It was only then that he comprehended Raeganâs unbearable pain, akin to his own.
Erick regarded Mitchelâs pallid face, nearly translucent, and sensed that he grasped the underlying message.
âI canât quite wrap my head around how Raegan managed to overcome depression with such determination,â Erick confessed, his voice faltering as he recounted the unspoken trials, his eyes brimming with moisture.
âBut she managed it, simply because sheâs a mother, a daughter, a sister.
She knows there are many people who rely on her, care about her⦠So, before you take any action, consider whether Raegan can handle it.
If you cause her condition to worsen, I wonât let you off the hook!â
With these words hanging in the air, Erick turned and walked away.
Having expressed so much, if Mitchel still couldnât understand and persisted in his ways, then he wasnât the right person for Raegan.
A partner who only considered their own feelings wasnât a good partner.
Plus, Mitchel needed to undergo rehabilitation therapy.
With he always half-Limping, Raegan would surely find it challenging to feel at ease.
Mitchel remained behind in the wind, the air mingling with scattered droplets, obscuring whose vision.
Meanwhile, Raegan, her head shrouded by Victorâs jacket, had just entered the waiting room, where she spotted Stefan looking distressed.
âRaegan.
â Seeing Raegan, Stefanâs eyes lit up, and his arms instinctively moved forward as if to reach out.
However, he quickly realized the inappropriateness of such a gesture and restrained himself, allowing his arms to fall back to his sides.
Stefanâs concern emanated genuine warmth, and Raegan couldnât help but feel a slight flutter in her eyelashes, a tinge of embarrassment creeping over her.
On her way here, she had collided with a servant, prompting Victor to shield her face with her jacket, hoping to prevent gossip.
But deep down, Raegan understood that this gesture was akin to a futile attempt to cover oneâs ears whilst stealing a bell.
After all, the white dress could not be fully concealed, one could tell she was todayâs bride without seeing her face.
With her wedding dress marred and bloodstained, appearing disheveled on her special day without explanation, Raegan knew all too well that people would inevitably indulge in speculation about her morals.
And countless rumors were likely to circulate.
Even though their marriage was a charade, it remained a secret to others.
In the eyes of society, a brideâs loss of dignity on her wedding day equated to the groom, Stefan, losing face.
Raegan still felt deeply remorseful and embarrassed.
After all, in a male-dominated and primitive society like Aurora, the preservation of dignity held significant importance, particularly among men.
âStefan, I was spotted by two servants on my way here.
Iâm sorry.
You might have to deal with thatâ¦â Raegan spoke, her aversion to inconveniencing others evident in her tone, which carried a subtle hint of remorse.
Stefan didnât seem perturbed by that.
Instead, he inspected the bloodstains on her dress hem with concern.
âAre you injured?â
Raegan glanced at the bloodstain.
âItâs not mineâ¦â
Anticipating Stefan to probe further, he merely seemed relieved.
âAs long as youâre unharmed.
â
âRegarding the servantsâ¦â
âDonât worry about the servants.
Iâll take care of it,â Stefan assured her tenderly.