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.

how do you manage to be so incredible?" Resting against him, still breathless from their passionate kissing, Raegan murmured, "Because

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

passed over Mitchel's face at the news,

reflected on the day's trials Mitchel had faced,

gaze met her offer, prompting a rush of panic in

"I mean... Resting might help you feel better, given everything that's happened.” Her hands fluttered in the air as she hurried to clarify, "I didn't mean... Not in that way, together." Mitchel's laughter broke through the awkwardness, his response light-hearted. "Hmm,

slightly damp, adorned with nothing but a

gaze, softly suggesting. "You should get some rest." Just as she turned to leave, Mitchel reached out to catch her wrist,

Raegan's voice carried a mix of surprise and nervousness, akin to a kitten caught

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 the night, their rest going undisturbed by Annis who was aware of Mitchel's

in the comfort of Mitchel's embrace within the cool embrace of the air-conditioned room, Raegan found

extricated herself to avoid waking him and ventured into the kitchen. There,

with a video call from Erick, who was currently

Raegan answered with

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

meeting earlier and couldn't chat

into her concern. "Erick, do we have any family projects that could partner with the Dixon Group?" Erick couldn't resist a playful jab. "Oh, this desperate to help Mitchel out? Seems I might need to return and realign your priorities." "Erick!" Raegan's voice carried a mix of amusement and exasperation, familiar with Erick's

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

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

He had already mulled over Mitchel's predicament and found it suspicious. Mitchel's stature in the business

talk with him to understand the situation better." Curiosity also played a part in his decision. Erick was keen on

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