Mitchel smirked.
âIâll keep them with the divorce papers, so theyâre easy to find later.
â
Raegan admitted his point made sense.
Separating the certificates could lead to inconvenience.
Later, they visited Mitchelâs grandfather, who was delighted to see them.
Post-visit, Raegan had students to tutor.
Mitchel decided to drop her off at the destination.
During the drive, Mitchelâs watchful eyes were on her.
He parked the car and locked the doors, his expression turning serious.
âWhatâs on your mind?â Raegan asked.
Mitchel looked solemn.
âYouâre a married woman now.
Regardless of your past with Henley, you must understand this.
While weâre married, any contact with him is off-limits.
Do you understand?â
âOkay,â Raegan agreed immediately.
She had no intention of contacting Henley.
Mitchelâs expression softened slightly at her prompt agreement.
But he couldnât resist asking, âWhy did you agree so easily? Arenât you afraid heâll be hurt?â
Raegan felt the need to clear up any misunderstandings from before.
âTo be honest, there was never anything between him and me.
â
Raegan didnât feel like delving into this topic.
After all, Henley once saved her life, and she believed it was best to leave the past behind.
As Raegan prepared to exit the car, Mitchel suddenly grabbed her hand.
His voice, deep and husky, asked, âWhat do you mean by that?â
âJust what I said.
â
His grip tightened, making her uncomfortable.
Raegan tried to pull away, eager to escape the tension building between them.
But Mitchel held on, his voice betraying a hint of vulnerability, âDid you everâ¦â
He hesitated, the unasked question hanging in the air, his anxiety evident.
Mitchel, typically self-controlled, seemed to lose his composure whenever she was around.
His proposal of remarriage, under the guise of a pretense for his grandpaâs sake, hinted at a deeper motive.
He just couldnât bear the thought of her being with someone else.
Raegan felt her anxiety rise under his unwavering hold.
âLet me get out, please.
Iâm running late.
â