Gazing at Mitchelâs striking features, Eloise shook her head determinedly.
âIâm not leaving.
â
She was smitten with this handsome man, having never met anyone who rivaled Mitchelâs allure.
Mitchel simply looked at Eloise and kept silent.
Noon had arrived.
Bryce unpacked an assortment of fast food, urging everyone to help themselves.
His challenging stare at Raegan seemed to dare her to confess her hunger.
Raegan turned away, ignoring them.
Soon, the tantalizing smell of food wafted through the air, and Raeganâs stomach growled.
She retrieved beef jerky from her bag, rationed it, and ate just enough to satiate her hunger.
Her foresight in packing practical items in her small bag was proving beneficial.
By evening, they had reached the mountainâs summit.
While Bryce directed the workers to set up camp for him, he left Raegan to fend for herself.
As others rested in their erected tents, Raegan struggled with the hammer, which slipped and struck her hand, eliciting an involuntary cry of pain.
She looked up through tear-filled eyes, seeking Mitchelâs assistance habitually, only to be met with his scornful gaze.
Ashamed, she quickly averted her eyes, chastising herself for such a lapse in judgment.
How could she have forgotten Mitchelâs profound disdain for her?
As dinner time approached, Eloise stepped out of her tent and summoned Mitchel, âMitchel, come and eat.
Bryce has brought a feast of food and beer.
â
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Being offered with sorts of foods, Eloise started to get on with Bryce.
Mitchel glanced at the Raegan and sensed his patience wearing thin.
He anticipated her imminent plea for assistance.
With a scoff, he departed without a second thought.
Once Raegan perceived Mitchelâs departure, she allowed herself to unwind and settled onto the ground.
A bitter smile played on her lips, pondering her own expectations.
Raegan had been self-reliant for so long that she managed to pitch the tent by herself after much effort.
Having trekked the mountain all day, her body felt the pangs of hunger and thirst, leaving her exhausted.