That provoked Mitchel to another assault, only halting when Raegan rushed in, pushing him back.
She then turned to Henley, concern etched on her face.
âAre you hurt, Henley?â
Despite his worse condition, Henley had ceased his attack when he heard Raeganâs words, unlike Mitchel, who seemed reluctant to stop.
âIâm alright,â Henley assured Raegan gently.
The sight pained Mitchel.
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âIs he truly who you want?â
Raegan was just irritated.
Was that even a choice? Mitchelâs absurdity was laughable.
The notion of being in anyoneâs debt irked her.
Now, with Henley injured on her account, her stress multiplied.
With distinct irritation, she retorted, âMitchel, I believed it was clear weâre done.
Why continue hurting my friend?â
Having said that, she assisted Henley to his feet, preparing to head to the car.
Mitchel momentarily saw himself as a clown, the butt of his own joke.
He balled his hands into fists, noticing the reopening of his wound, now bleeding again.
However, Raegan couldnât see this, or she just turned a blind eye to it.
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His emotional turmoil and fury no longer held her gaze.
Overwhelmed by frustration, weariness, and a sense of defeat, he felt crushed by their weight.
Watching Raeganâs departing figure, Mitchel declared icily, âRaegan, leave with him and weâre over for good.
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He recognized the folly in his threat but couldnât bear her departure with Henley.
Raegan hesitated only a moment before resuming her exit without a backward glance.
For her, their relationship had ended with the loss of their baby and their subsequent divorce.
Mitchelâs laughter broke through the tension as he mocked, âRaegan, have you longed for this? Were you two involved even before our divorce, eager to be together?â
His voice carried a bitterness tinged with envy he didnât acknowledge.
He spat out spitefully, âYouâre simply a woman Iâve left behind.
If you choose to be with him, you have nothing to do with me from now on.
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Mitchel was clearly enraged.