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."

echoed from behind them. "Just take it. What's the point

saw Darryl, known for his slovenly appearance, lounging

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

Darryl immensely. Raegan narrowed her eyes and decisively declined the

him

the Cullen family, and Darryl's tone implied condescension

presence, Anabella

the tip of his nose, Darryl gazed at Raegan, sensing

Raegan's forgiveness for his impoliteness from yesterday. However, Raegan didn't accept it, leaving Darryl to wonder if she was

amends stemmed more from Raegan's striking looks than

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

things difficult for

was about to speak, Darryl interjected, "Now that the misunderstanding

that's necessary.

you!" This marked the first time Darryl had extended an olive branch to a woman, but

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 denied

you!" Upon reflection, Darryl hesitated with his words. Raegan

suggested that no other man. would be interested

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

previous night. Instead, she simply said that

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

playboy reputation, he dared not challenge his mother's wrath. He endured Anabella's scolding until they

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

phone. "Hey Erick, are you free today? I need your

Erick blurted out, "Why

slightly irritated, "What's the matter with

was Annis' daughter, around the same age as Raegan. They used to play together when they

after Raegan went missing, fate

and Raegan

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