âA week ago?â Something felt off to Raegan, prompting her to ask, âDoes Matteo know about this?â
Mitchel took a moment before replying, âYes, he knows.
â
âThen why did he tell me you might never walk again?â Raegan questioned.
Back then, Matteoâs voice took on an overly dramatic tone, his face mimicking the emotion perfectly.
âIâll deal with him for that,â Mitchel stated.
But this time, Mitchel wouldnât send Matteo to Tanzania, as he knew that Matteo had been a great help to his current happiness.
Otherwise, given Raeganâs tendency to guard herself, he might have never known about her true feelings and could have missed connecting with her again due to his overwhelming sense of insecurity.
âJust cut him some slack.
.
Raegan knew Matteo meant well, and perhaps as an observer, he understood their relationship better than anyone.
For two people who held their pride in high regard, a Little external assistance was crucial for them to reconcile.
â
âPlease donât punish him.
Instead, could you thank him for me?â
Raegan said.
She sincerely felt grateful for Matteoâs revelation, which led her to the cause of Mitchelâs doings and allowed her to grasp his profound love.
Their fingers interlocked, a silent testament to their connection, filling them both with a deep sense of satisfaction.
âMitchel.
â
âHmm?â
âPromise me youâll hold on to me and never let go again.
â
âThis time, Iâm holding on forever,â Mitchel murmured.
Over the next few days, Mitchel and Raegan were inseparable.
After each visit to Casey, they returned to the hospital room to cuddle.
Mitchel had transformed a corner of the hospital room into an office.
That way, when Raegan rested, he could still work quietly by her side.
This setup meant Raegan could see him as soon as she opened her eyes.
Erick felt compelled to knock loudly before he entered to announce his arrival, not wanting to bump into their intimacy.
Consumed by happiness, Mitchelâs face glowed and he looked energized.
Even the confines of the wheelchair didnât seem to bother him.
Seeing Mitchel next to his sister kicked Erickâs protective instincts into high gear.
He couldnât resist a jab.
âYou really need to take it easy, you know.
The surgery isnât behind you yet.
â
Raegan had confided in Erick about Mitchelâs potential recovery early on.
Maybe she hoped Erick would speak well of Mitchel in front of their father.
Although Mitchel had earned Erickâs approval, he still had to earn Landenâs.
Landen, protective as any father, was hesitant about his daughter marrying someone with a disability.
Mitchel, ignoring Erickâs snide remark, replied with a shrug, âIâve been very restrained.
â