Chapter 288 Compensation

Mitchel's gaze lingered on Raegan's receding figure.

At that moment, a profound void seemed to stretch between them.

The stark realization hit Mitchel that nothing in life was immutable. Despite their past intimacy, there loomed a future where they might become strangers.

Right then, only the side profile of Raegan's face remained visible to Mitchel, a countenance he had yearned for day and night, now gradually slipping away from him. Eventually, her figure vanished entirely from his view.

Mitchel lowered his gaze, slipped his hand into the pocket of his trousers, and clenched his fist slightly. He silently vowed to himself that he would win her back, sooner or later. 2

The next day, Raegan returned from the studio and found Janey joyfully engrossed in play with Anabella.

Anabella wore a delighted expression, grinning from ear to ear. It was evident that she genuinely liked Janey.

Janey rushed over with a doll in her arms as Raegan approached. "Mommy, look at this! These are the new dolls Anabella got for me. There are twelve in total."

These new models of Barbie dolls wouldn't hit the market for another six months, a testament to Anabella's effort to please Janey.

With Janey in her arms, Raegan greeted Anabella graciously, "That's so kind of you, Anabella."

Anabella stood up and handed Raegan an envelope with a bank card inside. She said gently, "Raegan, you look stunning. I could hardly recognize you.

Anabella liked Janey more with each passing glance, recognizing that Raegan's genes contributed to Janey's exceptional appearance.

Feeling slightly embarrassed, Raegan put Janey down and attempted to return the envelope. "You don't have to do this, Anabella.

Anabella insisted, pushing the envelope back toward Raegan. "Don't be silly. This is just a gift for Janey. It's not a big deal."

"That's very generous of you, Anabella. Both Janey and I are truly flattered."

Janey chimed in sweetly, "I like the Barbie dolls very much, but I don't need the money, Anabella. Moreover, I have a pot full of pocket money at home."

voice echoed from behind them. "Just take it. What's the point of pushing it back and forth like

saw Darryl, known for his slovenly

race, had passed on her exceptional genes to Darryl. Unfortunately, coupled with his unruly behavior, it resulted in Darryl

immensely. Raegan narrowed her

Darryl's mother, Anabella, scolded him harshly, embarrassed

the Cullen family, and Darryl's tone

an annoyed look at Darryl. If they weren't in Raegan's presence, Anabella might have considered giving this troublemaker

the tip of his nose, Darryl gazed at Raegan,

Darryl's way of seeking Raegan's forgiveness for his impoliteness from yesterday. However, Raegan didn't accept it, leaving Darryl to wonder if she was still harboring anger

more

I'm here to apologize on Darryl's behalf. Please don't be angry with Darryl," Anabella pleaded. She heard that Raegan had

make things difficult for her. She

about to speak, Darryl interjected, "Now that the misunderstanding is cleared, let's try to

perplexed by Darryl's words. "I don't think that's necessary.

had extended an olive branch to a woman, but Raegan bluntly

had never brought a woman home or taken such an initiative in her presence.

How dare you!" Upon reflection, Darryl hesitated with his words. Raegan could sense that he intended to remind

man. would be interested in

of raising Janey on her own. Had it not been

details of the previous night. Instead, she simply said that Darryl and she were not a

expression darkened. She offered sincere apologies to Raegan and Janey before grabbing Darryl by the ear and dragging

he dared not challenge his mother's wrath. He endured Anabella's scolding until

with resentment. Through gritted teeth, he vowed, "Just

the afternoon, Raegan reached out to Erick over the phone. "Hey Erick, are you free today?

blurted out,

"What's the matter with you? She is here to

the same age as Raegan. They used to play together

went missing,

and Raegan instantly hit it

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