Chapter 403 Vow Not To Be Swayed Again I Raegan's initial impulse leaned toward refusal Observing the pallor on Mitchel's f; Raegan restrained herself from speaking harshly and instead inquired, "Have you asked Matteo to pick you up?" Mitchel didn't seem in any condition to drive Mitchel paused briefly, and then a faint grin crossed his face as he softly replied, "Yes." Annoyed by his smile, Raegan responded icily by dousing him with a bucket of ice water, "Don't flatter yourself. I just don't want you leaving my place and getting into trouble halfway, for which I would have to take responsibility."

Suppressing his grin, Mitchel nodded "Stay put," Raegan instructed before heading into the bathroom with I I Janey's pajamas.

Janey, fresh from her bath, was delighted to find Mitchel still around.

Breaking free from Ann's grip, she rushed toward him, her expression adorable as she pleaded, "Daddy, could you you tuck me in?" "Janey, he needs to..." Raegan began, but before she could finish, Mitchel had already lifted Janey into his arms.

Turning to Raegan, Mitchel asked softly, "Can I spend a little more time with her?" Raegan hesitated, not wanting to disappoint Janey, and finally nodded.

Janey clapped cheerfully, saying, "Thank you, Mommy. Daddy, I'll take you to my room."

Once inside her room, Janey handed Mitchel a stack of picture book requesting him to read stories to her Seated at the edge of the bed, Mitchel I began reading tales from the books Janey was filled with joy and anticipation, her eyes closed but her eyelashes fluttering occasionally.

Mitchel's heart warmed at her endearing gestures, a constant smile adorning his lips throughout the storytelling.

Perhaps weary from her earlier tears, Janey struggled to stay awake despite her wish to enjoy more quality time with Mitchel, her eyelids drooping. Too drowsy to resist sleep, she mumbled, "Daddy, love you..." At that moment, Mitchel's chest was akin to a hive filled with freshly harvested honey, incomparably sweet

Bending down, he gently kissed Janey forehead, a gesture brimming with paternal affection { As Raegan opened the door, she witnessed the scene before her. Even though the moment was warm, an unexpected bitter feeling surged in her heart. She wondered whether she was I being selfish. She realized she had only thought about her own emotions, not considering Janey's. It seemed as though she was punishing Janey for Mitchel's mistakes, depriving Janey of the paternal love she deserved.

Raegan signed. Maybe she shouldn't block their meetings out of selfishness.

Even though she and Mitchel weren't together anymore, the truth that she was the mother and he was the father remained unchanged.

that regardless of their relationship,

love of both her parent Her mind was in turmoil, and she hardly noticed when Mitchel stood up to leave When the

softly saying, "Janey is asleep now." "Okay," replied Raegan, at

something bothering Janey psychologically?"

Raegan asked, "How did you know?" Mitchel looked slightly concerned, She seems to

to the mother's scare. But she's gotten much better after treatment overseas.’ The phrase "the mother's scare” I deeply pained Mitchel. He wondered how Raegan managed to give birth in such perilous conditions. He dared not

not being able to protect Raegan and their child properly. Given another chance, he would guard them with

his firm decision. No excuses or hesitations. He had to

startled Raegan, who

his expression showing a hint of sadness Outside, Matteo hadn't shown up yet. ! Raegan lingered by the doorway, hesitant to go back inside I Feeling uneasy and seeing no sign of Matteo, Raegan offered, "Should we call Matteo?" Mitchel responded with a light tone, "Answering calls while driving isn't safe for him. He'll be here shortly." Raegan was doubtful, but before she could press the issue,

trusted Luis' expertise in the medical

see him." Mitchel's smile then lit up, warm light illuminated his

still puzzling over his sudden smile, he added, "Yes, both of us." She realized his implication and felt a rush of warmth in her cheeks, eager to distance

finish her sentence

eyes widened

hedgehog, she protested, "Hey, what's this about?" { Mitchel remained silent, resting his head against her neck, his breathing causing a ticklish sensation Raegan attempted to

he whispered her

froze. Then, he stated again, his voice rough, "Thank you."

his tears seemed to fall on her neck,

he crying once more? Though it was

Mitchel, who seemed so strong and A invincible, was now showing his I vulnerability before her, not for the first ime After a while, Mitchel managed to say, "Thank you for bringing

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