At her words, Mitchelâs hands halted, his expression darkening.
He shouldnât turn so soft toward her.
Bang! With a loud bang, Mitchel slammed the door, leaving a heavy silence.
Raegan, consumed with concern for Nicole, felt overwhelmed with anxiety and helplessness.
Tears rolled down her cheeks as she stood rooted.
What the hell was she supposed to doâ¦
After a night of restlessness, Raegan rose early and visited Nicoleâs parents in the hospital.
There, she learned something important.
Jarrodâs fiancée was injured and hospitalized, potentially Linking to Nicoleâs predicament.
Yet, Raegan couldnât ascertain Jarrodâs fiancéeâs current location.
Later that afternoon, amidst her confusion, Henley called.
Raegan answered, but silence lingered between them.
Finally, Henley broke the silence.
âRaegan, how have you been lately?â
Raegan responded coolly, âIâm alright.
Iâve transferred the medical expenses to your account.
â
Henley paused, then sighed.
âRaegan, you know I am not lack of money.
â
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Raegan wasnât in the mood for conversation with Henley.
His deceit had painted him in a more complex light than she had anticipated.
Raegan replied icily, âMr.
Brooks, if you have nothing else to talk about, Iâm ending the call.
â
Her voice was distant, detached.
Henley, disheartened, replied, âI want to help you, Raegan.
â
âReally?â Raeganâs skepticism was evident.
âIâm aware of Nicoleâs situation.
I can help you.
â
Raegan, her heart tightening, didnât question how Henley knew about it.
She urgently inquired, âCan you truly help Nicole?â