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."

from behind them. "Just take it. What's

around, Raegan saw Darryl, known for his slovenly appearance, lounging on the sofa, eyeing

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

Darryl immensely. Raegan narrowed her eyes and decisively

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

a more prominent standing than the Cullen family, and Darryl's tone implied condescension toward Raegan and Janey.

presence, Anabella might have considered giving this troublemaker

at Raegan, sensing

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

willingness to make amends stemmed more from

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

an elder, Raegan didn't make things difficult for her. She graciously replied, "It's okay,

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

don't think that's necessary. We're not cut from the same cloth,"

the first time Darryl had extended an

he had never brought a woman home or taken such an initiative in her presence. This time, however, Anabella sensed a difference. When Darryl

hesitated with his

no other man. would be interested in Raegan as long as she had Janey with

Raegan 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 considered finding

relationship, Raegan chose not 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 to cover up for him. She believed him

phone and played a recorded conversation for Anabella. As the content unfolded, Anabella's expression darkened. She offered sincere

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

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

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

out,

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

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

went missing, fate

and Raegan instantly hit it

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