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.

Resting against him, still breathless from their passionate kissing, Raegan murmured, "Because you deserve everything good, Mitchel. You truly

Mitchel's gaze swept the surroundings, his voice carrying a hint of anticipation. "Where's Janey?" "She's at summer camp for

face at the news,

faced, including missing out on time

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

mean... Not in that

hair still slightly damp, adorned with

rest." Just as she turned to leave, Mitchel

and nervousness, akin

arms around her, his voice a soothing murmur. "Sleeping with you in my arms will help me rest." Raegan and Mitchel both fell into a deep, undisturbed slumber that lasted well into

cool

even in sleep, she carefully extricated herself to avoid waking him and ventured into the kitchen. There, she found some fresh ingredients and decided

with a video call from Erick, who

Raegan answered with a warm,

the kitchen and noting the time, 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 disrupted

in a meeting earlier and couldn't chat much," Erick

Erick couldn't resist a playful jab. "Oh, this desperate to help Mitchel out?

the day she chose to mend fences with Mitchel, to which Erick

heart. "Oh, how my heart suffers." "Enough, Erick. Are you going to be able to support him or not?" Raegan pressed, eager

willing to lend a hand." He had already mulled over Mitchel's predicament and found it suspicious. Mitchel's stature in the business realm was well-known. Was it plausible for him to be undermined by a

alleviate Raegan's worries, Erick offered, "I'll have a talk with him to understand the situation better." Curiosity also played a part in his decision. Erick was keen on observing Mitchel's countermeasures, possibly

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