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."

a lazy and impatient voice echoed from behind them. "Just take

Darryl, known for his slovenly

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

narrowed her eyes

scolded him harshly, embarrassed

than the Cullen family, and Darryl's tone implied condescension toward Raegan and

weren't in Raegan's presence, Anabella might

at Raegan,

However, Raegan

willingness to make amends stemmed more

Darryl's behalf. Please don't be angry with Darryl," Anabella pleaded. She heard that Raegan had left without having dinner the previous

make things difficult for her. She graciously replied, "It's

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

Darryl's words. "I don't think that's necessary. We're not cut from the same

marked the first time Darryl had extended an olive

by Darryl's interference. Although the rumors portrayed Darryl as a playboy, as his mother, Anabella knew he had never brought a woman home or taken such an initiative in her presence. This time, however, Anabella sensed a difference. When Darryl returned

Upon reflection, Darryl hesitated with his words. Raegan could sense that he

would be interested in Raegan as long as she had Janey with

raising Janey on her own. Had it not been for Janey's envy of children from intact families, Raegan wouldn't have considered

to disclose the details of the previous night. Instead, she simply said that Darryl and she were not a good match. Now, there was no need for her

for Anabella. As the content unfolded, Anabella's expression darkened. She offered sincere apologies to Raegan and Janey before grabbing Darryl by the ear and dragging him

had earned a playboy reputation, he dared not challenge his mother's wrath. He endured Anabella's scolding until they sat together in the

marked a humiliating experience for Darryl, leaving him seething with resentment. Through gritted teeth, he

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

out,

with you? She is here to

around the same age as Raegan. They

went missing, fate brought them back

Raegan instantly hit

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