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."

and impatient voice echoed from behind them. "Just

for his slovenly

with his unruly behavior, it resulted in Darryl coming across as rather unpleasant. He hadn't intended to

narrowed her eyes and decisively

up!" Darryl's mother, Anabella, scolded him harshly, embarrassed by his

formidable Foster family held a more prominent standing than the Cullen family, and

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

nose, Darryl gazed at Raegan, sensing an air

card was Darryl's way of seeking Raegan's forgiveness for his impoliteness from yesterday. However, Raegan didn't accept it, leaving Darryl to

stemmed more from Raegan's striking

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

Anabella was an elder, Raegan didn't make things

to speak, Darryl interjected, "Now that the

Darryl's words. "I don't think that's

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

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 home the previous night, he neither confirmed nor

Darryl hesitated with his words. Raegan could sense that he intended to remind

the fire, Darryl had suggested that no other man. would be interested in Raegan as

own. Had it not been for

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

conversation 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

he dared not challenge his mother's wrath. He endured Anabella's scolding until they sat together in the

Darryl, leaving him seething with resentment. Through gritted teeth, he vowed, "Just

phone. "Hey Erick, are you free today? I need your help to pick up Elin from the

out, "Why is she

irritated, "What's the matter with

Raegan. They used to play together when they were little.

after Raegan went missing,

and Raegan instantly hit it

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