Chapter 480 Mitchel's face held a semblance of calm, yet Raegan noticed the shadows of fatigue darkening his eyes.

Immobilized by a tumult of emotions, Raegan felt Mitchel's arms encircle her gently, his chin finding a soft perch on her shoulder.

A whisper from Mitchel, heavy with weariness, broke the silence between them. "Raegan, I missed you.

Mitchel held Raegan close with a tender caution, as if he was mindful of her fragility, his touch light to avoid any discomfort.

Mitchel's consistent thoughtfulness toward her, even in his own distress, touched a deep chord within Raegan. Her heart went out to him, all the more because Erick had briefed her on the day's grim developments.

The betrayal by Alexis, Henley, Katie, and Luciana - each one of them, who were supposed to be Mitchel's support, had instead turned their backs on him. They had unsheathed their daggers, leaving Mitchel to fend for himself in the chill of abandonment. The coldness he must

himself in the chill of abandonment. The coldness he must have endured! Raegan knew Mitchel's jest of being homeless transcended the absence of a physical shelter. It meant being devoid of a sanctuary for the soul.

Holding Mitchel more firmly, Raegan offered her reassurance with a voice soft as a caress, "You still have me and Janey. We're right here with you." At her words, Mitchel's posture tensed slightly, a silent acknowledgment of the weight they carried. Raegan, with her inherent kindness, had once again managed to stir the depths of his heart. That's why I'm here," he whispered softly into her ear Within the sanctuary of his embrace, Raegan's reply came as a muffled affirmation.

Soon after, Mitchel gently lifted her face until their foreheads met, his voice a tender murmur. "Promise to stay with me, both of you, forever, okay?" The earnestness in his gaze, star-like and radiant, sent

Raegan's heart into a flurry, compelling her to nod as though spellbound.

Sensing her assent, warmth unfurled in Mitchel's chest, a sensation akin to his heart being enfolded in the gentle embrace of soft cotton candy.

Mitchel then leaned in for a kiss, a slow melding of lips that spoke of shared moments and silent promises. Following their kiss, he teasingly nipped her lip, his voice husky.

still breathless from their passionate kissing, Raegan murmured, "Because you

the surroundings, his voice carrying a hint of anticipation. "Where's Janey?" "She's

Mitchel's face at the news, disappointment

day's trials Mitchel had faced, including missing out on time

"Would you like to get some rest?" His deep gaze met her offer, prompting a rush of panic in

that's happened.” Her hands fluttered in the air as she hurried to clarify, "I didn't mean... Not in that way, together."

Mitchel emerged, his hair still slightly damp,

who had readied the guest room, found herself unable to meet his gaze, softly suggesting. "You should get some rest." Just as she turned to leave, Mitchel reached out to catch her wrist, gently pulling

Raegan's voice carried a mix of surprise and

help me rest." Raegan and Mitchel both fell into a deep, undisturbed slumber that lasted well into the night, their rest going undisturbed by Annis who

Mitchel's embrace within the cool embrace

to avoid waking him and ventured into the kitchen. There, she found some fresh ingredients and decided

her phone rang with a video call from Erick, who

answered

expressed concern, "It's late. You haven't eaten yet? Raegan offered a casual explanation, "I took a nap in the afternoon. She brushed off her late-night culinary activity as a mere extension of her

a meeting earlier and couldn't

partner with the Dixon Group?" Erick couldn't resist a playful jab. "Oh, this desperate to help Mitchel out? Seems I might need to

day she chose to mend fences with

regrets it" "Okay, okay, I see you've softened toward him, Erick said, feigning a wounded heart. "Oh, how my heart suffers." "Enough, Erick. Are you going to be able to

Mitchel's predicament and found it suspicious. Mitchel's stature in the business realm was well-known. Was it plausible for him to

worries, Erick offered, "I'll have a talk with him to understand the situation better." Curiosity also played a part in his

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