With a frigid tone, Mitchel dismissed his attempts to intervene.
âThen stay out of it.
I wonât hesitate to beat you down with him!â
Erick felt a lump form in his throat.
As Mitchel raised his fist once more, Erick could no longer keep silent.
âStop! Itâs not Stefanâs fault.
He never even stayed a single night with Raegan!â
At last, Erick revealed the truth.
Mitchelâs fist froze in midair, mere inches from Stefanâs face.
With a gentle grip on Mitchelâs hand, Erick leaned in, as he delivered the whole story.
âs BunnyBookery For what felt like an eternity, Mitchel stood motionless, absorbing the theory.
The weight of it all demanded contemplation, and he stood in silence, lost in thought.
Erick, sensing his turmoil, ventured, âRaegan didnât tell you.
Maybe she had her reasons.
For now, letâs play along.
When sheâs ready, sheâll share.
â
Slowly rising from the floor, Stefan, his face marred with bruises, acknowledged his own culpability in Raeganâs plight.
âI bear responsibility for Raeganâs predicament,â he confessed, bracing himself for another barrage of fists.
âNow that the truth is out, letâs settle this with fairness.
I love Raegan, and I wonât surrender without a fight.
â Stefan refused to compromise on his love for Raegan, no matter the cost.
As Stefan journeyed to the hospital, he felt as though his very soul was hovering away in the wind.
Raegan had become intertwined with his being.
Her every move made him anxious.
Mitchelâs gaze turned icy as he rebuffed Stefanâs claim.
âYouâre not worthy.
â
Just then, the doctor emerged once more, a smile illuminating his face.
âTwo healthy baby boys.
Come see for yourselves.
â
Mitchel got up quickly.
âAnd Raegan?â
âSheâs stable.
Weâre Lucky she was here on time.
But sheâll need to be monitored for a while,â the doctor reassured.
Relief washed over the group as they awaited Raeganâs emergence.
Yet, as the three men stood at the threshold of the delivery room, none dared to approach the newborns.
The doctor, growing impatient, reminded them, âWho will take the babies?â
Mitchel remained rooted to his spot, steadfast in his vigil for Raegan.
The doctor was at a loss for words.
The twins were adorable, yet no one seemed inclined to hold them.
With a glance at Mitchelâs unmoving figure, Erick sighed.
âIâll do it.
â
After all, with Mitchel standing guard, he felt reassured about Raeganâs well-being.
Even as Erick wheeled out the stroller, Mitchel couldnât bring himself to steal a glance at the babies.
Until Raegan was safely by his side, his worries would persist.