Raegan became even more vigilant.
She instinctively moved away.
Not wanting to provoke Henley, she pretended to be shy and said, âLetâs go⦠Start the car first.
â
Henley looked at her flushed face, feeling warm in his heart.
He really liked it when she blushed.
He smiled contentedly and started the car.
When the car returned to the highway, Raegan couldnât help breathing a sigh of relief.
But the feeling of relief didnât last long.
Immediately, she noticed that the direction they were heading became increasingly desolate again.
Raegan had a feeling they were going away from Ardlens.
âHenley, this is not the way back.
Do you have trouble remembering the right way?â Raegan commented.
âNo,â Henley replied, looking straight ahead with a smile.
âThis road is a shortcut going to your home.
â
Raegan was rendered speechless.
Finally, she realized he was talking about taking her home, not sending her home.
âSo, where are we going?â
Raegan tried her best to remain calm.
But her trembling voice betrayed her âMelver,â Henley replied with a smile.
Raeganâs face instantly turned pale upon hearing this.
In absolute disbelief, Raegan gasped.
âHenley, have you lost your damn mind?â
With a serene smile, Henley replied, âRaegan, I want to keep you by my side all the time.
I seek nothing else here, only you.
â
âNo!â Raegan cried out, her voice tinged with urgency.
âHenley, I am married!â
These words subtly altered Henleyâs usually composed expression.
A faint twitch crossed his handsome face as he responded, âRaegan, your previous marriage doesnât concern me.
â
âItâs not a previous one,â Raegan clarified.
âIâve remarried Mitchel.
â
Abruptly, Henley hit the brakes.
The sudden stop propelled Raegan forward, her head colliding with the Passenger seatâs shield.
With bloodshot eyes, Henley turned to Raegan, demanding, âWhat did you just say?â
Raegan, clutching her throbbing head, revealed, âHenley, I remarried Mitchel yesterday.
Heâs bound to come looking for me.
â
Silence engulfed the car.
The gentleness on Henleyâs face dissolved into a dark shadow.
He fixed his gaze on her, questioning, âWhy?â