Dinner With Henley Mitchel’s face bore the mark of a slap.
In that instant, as if an explosion had occurred in his mind, a surge of fuel welled up inside him.
"Raegan, what the hell?" he exclaimed in complete disbelief.
Raegan dared to slap him again.
Perhaps he had been too lenient with her.
To his surprise, Raegan raised her hand again, ready to deliver another slap.
But this time, as she swung, Mitchel intercepted her.
Her hand landed on the back of his, emitting a loud, crisp sound.
It could be seen she had used all her strength for that blow.
"Are you out of your mind? What the hell is wrong with you?" Mitchel seized Raegan's wrist, intending to show her the
consequences of her actions.
As he spoke, his veins throbbed and stood on his forehead.
However, as he was about to make a move, he felt her wrist trembling in his grasp.
How could it be...
Puzzled, he looked up at he and questioned, "Your hand...” He could not finish his sentence.
The sight of tears on Raegan's face blanked out his thoughts, leaving his questions unasked.
Raegan slowly withdrew her hand.
She clasped both hands tightly and pinched her palms to still the trembling.
Her eyes, burning with hatred, met Mitchel’s.
"Mitchel, I’ve never done anything wrong in our marriage.

Don't tarnish me with your vile thoughts.” Raegan had hoped that even if their relationship had ended, they could avoid hostility.
Even if they met, they could at least maintain their dignity.
But now, she realized she would never find peace with such a man.
At this moment, Raegan pinched her palm and continued, "I've always known I'm not the one you love.
There's no need to remind me.
I never believed you couldn't live without me.
I’m well aware of who Tam.” The self-deprecation in her tone left Mitchel speechless.
He wanted to object and assure her it was not what he meant.
But Raegan did not give him the chance.
"Mr.

Dixon, I hope you don’t forget what you said.
From now on, we're nothing to each other.
If we meet again, please pretend you don't know me.
| don't want to see you anymore." With those final words, she turned and slowly walked away.
It did not take long before she disappeared from his view.
Caught off guard, Mitchel struggled to breathe.
It was as if a sharp awl had stabbed through his chest, piercing his heart.

catch after her. But

was cracked open just enough to let the wind in. It stirred her hair and brought tears to her eyes. The pain of the past haunted her still and was impossible to forget. Over the past two years, Raegan had shared countless precious moments with Mitchel. Those memories were cherished and etched in her mind. How did things turn sour after they separated? What Mitchel said just now was like a splash of cold water. It shattered her heart but, at the same time, dispelled any lingering hopes. Raegan promised to protect herself from pain and vowed never to let another man into her heart. Never again. When arriving

almost midnight when

"Are you hungry?” "Do you wanna eat?" The two of them asked each other simultaneously and then chuckled at the coincidence.
"Let me treat you tonight,” Raegan quickly added.
She had often failed to keep this promise.
But tonight, she was determined to treat Henley a meal, even if he objected.
Henley smiled and nodded in agreement.
"OKay.” With that, they headed to a restaurant known for its casserole porridge.
After saying their orders, Raegan and Henley sat across each other.
As they waited for the dishes to be served, an awkward silence filled the air.
It was Henley who broke it.
"I was a bit rude this afternoon," he began.
Taken aback, Raegan looked at Henley as if wondering if he was telling the truth.
"I assumed you didn't want to talk to Mr.
Dixon, so I intervened.
Tell me if you want to clarify things with him.
I'll do it," Henley continued.

to help her with those words at that time. Raegan breathed a sigh of relief. She did not know how to bring up the matter, so she was glad he brought it up himself. The thing was, she was not ready to start a

soon. Raegan smiled genuinely for the first time that day. "You don't need to explain anything to him, she assured him. "Thanks for your help, Henley." She

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