NovelAppCaught off guard, Raegan stumbled backward, but Mitchel swiftly reached out to steady her.
“What are you saying? You are out of your mind.Nicole would rather die than be with you.She doesn't want you near her.Let her
go!" Raegan yelled.
Despite Raegan's attempts to distance Jarrod from Nicole's body, Mitchel held her firmly from behind, preventing her from doing
so.
Having known Jarrod for years, Mitchel sensed Jarrod was losing control.
Fearing Raegan might be accidentally harmed, he cautioned in a hushed tone, "Don't act impulsively.You could get hurt."
Jarrod clung to Nicole's lifeless body without moving for a day and night.
It wasn't until Alec urged Jarrod home that Jarrod uttered something unsettling, "I'm taking her back with me."
Jarrod intended to bring Nicole's body to the villa where they shared countless memories.
Alec's expression changed instantly, and he said in a trembling voice, "Mr.Schultz, the body is badly mutilated..."
“Arrange a time with the funeral home and have them set up an ice coffin at my place," Jarrod instructed.Alec was left
speechless when he heard that.
He couldn't believe his ears.
Jarrod was insane.
Jarrod must have lost his mind.
Was Jarrod planning to keep Nicole's corpse at home? However, Alec refrained from saying anything and complied with Jarrod's
instructions.
The burial date was set, and Raegan and others gathered for the ceremony.
Little did anyone know that the coffin contained nothing but emptiness, and Nicole's body was not inside.
After the mourning, Raegan left without a word to Jarred.
She couldn't stand being in the same room as him since she found him hypocritical and undeserving of pity.
During their journey back, Mitchel's phone rang.
It was Matteo calling to inform Mitchel that Lauren hadn't been feeling well these past two days and wanted to see him.
Raegan overheard Matteo’s words and abruptly reached for the car door.
Suddenly, a sharp noise was heard.
The car skidded to a halt after a sudden brake.
Once the car stopped, Mitchel seized Raegan's hand, exclaiming, "Are you out of your mind?"
In a foul mood, Raegan brushed off his hand.
"Fuck off! Don't touch me!"
Although Raegan's nail cut the back of his hand, Mitchel seemed unfazed.
“Don't be foolish.We are in the middle of the highway.Where do you think you are going?" Mitchel said softly.
Raegan retorted coldly, "You are off to see your child's mother, aren't you? Go ahead.I can get back by myself."
“What on earth are you talking about?"
Mitchel held her hand firmly and said angrily, "I have told you that the baby isn't mine."
After Nicole’s tragic end, Raegan found herself engulfed in a sense of despair.
She couldn't contain her impatience when confronting Mitchel.
"Mitchel, do you take me for a fool? If the child isn't yours, why is she calling you? I have sent the divorce papers to your
email.Please check it and sign as soon as possible," Raegan said steely.
Mitchel's reaction was swift and irritable.
His face contorted abruptly as he replied, "Raegan, I don't want to hear about the divorce again!"
Why would Mitchel refuse to divorce her when Lauren was expecting his child? What was going through his mind? Was he
planning to let her to take care of Lauren's baby? The idea seemed ludicrous to her.
Whenever Raegan thought about Lauren's past actions, she wished she could take vengeance on Lauren.
That was why she had no intention of raising Lauren's child.
"Don't push me too far, Mitchel! Are you suggesting I raise Lauren's child? Fat chance! I wouldn't even raise a cat or a dog with
you, let alone the child of that woman!"
She felt repulsed by Mitchel's apparent idea.
"Of course not.I have never even considered it,"
Mitchel replied, his frown deepening.
"What's wrong with you?"
Raegan's thoughts were a whirlwind.
Her heart ached whenever she thought of the loss of her unborn child.
However, revealing the truth without evidence would be futile because Mitchel wouldn't believe her.
Moreover, Mitchel had let Lauren frame her over the past few months.
The relationship between Mitchel and Lauren was complicated, so Raegan knew that changing Mitchel’s mind wouldn't be easy.
So, she had little hope that Mitchel would seek justice for her and the baby, especially against Lauren.
"Kyle is the father of Lauren's child!"
Looking at Raegan's enraged expression, Mitchel blurted it out suddenly.
“What did you just say?"
Raegan questioned, her eyes widening in disbelief.
She never expected that.
The revelation that Lauren and Kyle were involved shocked her.
"It's Kyle’s child,"
Mitchel confirmed.
Mitchel gently touched Raegan’s hair with his slender hand and continued, "That's all I can reveal for now.Trust me, I'll explain
everything later."
Revealing this information now was risky for Mitchel.
Alexis had tried all means to seize control of the company these days.
and Kyle held critical evidence against Alexis.
Kyle had agreed to cooperate with Mitchel, but only if Lauren's baby remained safe.
At that time, Kyle had been imprisoned for a crime.
After the scene Alexis had made, Kyle contacted Mitchel and promised unconditional cooperation as long as Lauren's baby was
kept safe.
Mitchel had to create the impression that Lauren was carrying his child to ensure the baby's safety from any harm Alexis might
pose.
These complexities made Mitchel cautious about sharing too much with Raegan.
If she could endure it for three months, Mitchel believed he could defeat Alexis.
Thinking of Nicole's tragic end, Mitchel felt a twinge of unease.
Raegan was acting strangely, likely deeply saddened by Nicole's death.
Just earlier at the graveyard, she cried so bitterly that she even expressed a desire to harm Jarrod.
Mitchel closely observed Raegan, his intuition telling him that something was amiss.
Staring at her intently, Mitchel asked hoarsely, “Raegan, you won't leave me, right?"
Given a choice, Mitchel would prefer to keep Raegan close, perhaps even lock her up.
Seeing the anxiety in Mitchel's eyes, Raegan's heart skipped a beat.
Understanding it wasn't the time to provoke Mitchel, she reluctantly went against her desires and said, "Of course, I won't leave
you."
She lifted her delicate face and added softly, "But Mitchel, you must stop locking me up.I can't bear feeling like a prisoner at
home."
Mitchel scrutinized Raegan's face with apparent indifference as if attempting to decipher the truth behind her words.
Consumed by sobs, Raegan pleaded with a voice laden with sorrow, "Nicole is gone, and my heart is shattered.
How can you continue to confine me all day long? Do my feelings mean nothing to you?"
"Stop crying."
Mitchel extended his hand to wipe away the tears at the corner of her eyes.
Eventually, he relented, saying, “You can go out, but the bodyguards must accompany you.And don't stay out for too long,
understood?"
Upon hearing this, Raegan’s face turned pale.
This meant she would be under Mitchel's watchful eye around the clock.
Nevertheless, Raegan considered it a welcome change from being grounded in the house.
Mitchel left after sending Raegan back to Serenity Villas.
It was evident to her where he was headed.
Initially, Raegan thought she wouldn't care anymore, but knowing Mitchel was visiting Lauren made her feel upset.
She despised both Lauren and Mitchel.
Thinking about her escape plan, Raegan made a conscious effort to behave exceptionally well.
Even though Mitchel granted her permission to leave the villa, she refrained from stepping outside for the past two days.
Mitchel did not visit during this time, leaving Raegan uncertain of his whereabouts.
She didn't know whether he was with Lauren or busy with other matters.
The vigilant bodyguards diligently reported her every move to Mitchel.
Raegan's apparent compliance during these days pleased Mitchel, leading the bodyguards to lower their guard.
On the third day, Raegan informed the bodyguards of an errand she needed to run.
Her destination was a studio where she and Nicole had previously taken photos together before Nicole's demise.
Raegan planned to visit the studio to retrieve the photos and then make her getaway.
Hector had arranged everything for her.
This time, Raegan aimed to sever all ties with Mitchel.
Arriving at the studio, Raegan walked in while the bodyguards waited in the car.
Raegan awaited the photos in the VIP area on the second floor.
According to the plan, she would wet her clothes and then buy a new outfit from the studio.
The shop assistant pointed at the dressing room at the end of the corridor and said, "There you go."
As Raegan passed the stairwell, she spotted someone ascending the stairs.
Upon closer inspection, she saw that it was Mitchel.
In a hurry, Raegan rushed into the nearest dressing room, unaware of the "Exclusive" sign on the door.
Within the confines of the room, fear consumed Raegan.
She wondered why Mitchel was here..
Did he discover her plan and come to apprehend her? Suddenly, a familiar voice emanated from the next door, seemingly
engaged in a phone conversation.
"I'm at the studio trying on the wedding dress... Mitchel is also here with me..."
It was Lauren.
Raegan's heart sank in an instant.
Raegan realized that Mitchel and Lauren were here to take wedding photos.
Clenching her fists, Raegan forced a self-mocking smile, but tears streamed down her cheeks.
It dawned on her that Mitchel had deceived her again.
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