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."

envelope, a lazy and impatient voice echoed from behind them. "Just take it. What's the point of pushing it back

Darryl, known for his slovenly appearance,

reality, Anabella, being of mixed race, had passed on her exceptional genes to Darryl. Unfortunately, coupled with his

disliked Darryl immensely. Raegan narrowed her eyes and decisively declined

him harshly, embarrassed by his disrespectful

Cullen family, and Darryl's tone implied condescension toward Raegan and Janey.

look at Darryl. If they weren't in Raegan's presence,

nose, Darryl gazed at Raegan, sensing an air of deliberate

impoliteness from yesterday. However, Raegan didn't accept

to make amends stemmed more from Raegan's

be angry with Darryl," Anabella pleaded. She heard that Raegan had

was an elder, Raegan didn't make things difficult for

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

frowned, clearly perplexed by Darryl's words. "I don't think that's necessary. We're not cut from the

had extended an olive branch to a

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

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

fuel to the fire, Darryl had suggested that no other man. would be interested in Raegan as long as she had Janey with

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

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 to cover up for him. She believed him to be nothing

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

dared not challenge his mother's wrath.

marked a humiliating experience for Darryl, leaving him seething with resentment. Through gritted teeth, he vowed, "Just wait and see,

to Erick over the phone. "Hey Erick, are you free today? I need your help

blurted out, "Why is

"What's the matter with you?

as Raegan. They used to play together when they were

missing, fate

Raegan instantly hit it

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