Chapter 463 "What... What do you mean..." Mitchel, usually so good with words, suddenly found himself stammering at Raegan's revelation.

He was utterly astonished. Had Raegan actually said she liked him for ten whole years? Raegan felt a little embarrassed. She was an introvert and always kept her feelings to herself, especially when it came to matters of heart. If it weren't for Mitchel's selfless rescue and heartfelt confession of his feelings, she would have kept this secret buried inside her.

"I like you..." Raegan glanced down, fiddling with her fingers as she finally let it out. "Mitchel, I've liked you in silence for ten years. You've always been the one in my heart." Everything seemed to freeze at that moment.

To Mitchel, the surrounding noise faded into a distant hum.

Raegan liked him for ten whole years.

Mitchel, momentarily forgetting about his injuries, tried to

sit up quickly but was met with sharp pain. He hissed in pain.

In a panic, Raegan pushed him gently back down, urging, "Stay still! Are you okay? Do we need to get a doctor?" Anxiety and concern were evident on her face, her hand reaching out to press the button and call for the doctor.

Mitchel stopped Raegan by clutching her hand.

"Raegan..." Despite his pain, he didn't pay heed to his injuries. His mind was a whirlwind of shock.

"Was it really me you had liked starting from ten years ago?" He was in disbelief, afraid that he had misheard or he was simply having illusions. "Could you pinch me? Am I dreaming? His excitement was evident, drawing Raegan's hand to his face for a hit to confirm the reality himself. "It's no dream!" he exclaimed.

Raegan was amused by his reaction, beaming. She felt an overwhelming tenderness. Seeing this side of Mitchel,

surprised and bewildered, was a delightful contrast.

voice, gentle and sweet, carried

that exactly? Raegan's face fell as she recalled the past. "Remember me asking if you'd ever

to piece things together. "Did our paths cross there? Raegan confirmed with a nod, "Back then, I was attending middle school in Tenassie. My grandmother had no means of income, and

rewarding me with scholarships for three years and covering all my

on my way back to my grandmother's house, they confronted

one thought at that moment. Showing weakness would only invite more bullying. She was determined to stand strong

here. I'll report it to the school, and if the school does nothing, I'll take it to the town education

up for her. Back then,

was well aware of this

herself, she resolved to stand up to the

there. Your bag was in the way." That school

equivalent to her family's living expenses for a year, a sum

assumed that

received annually, covering the

uncle had taken

supportive of Raegan. She felt she couldn't

for not being able to provide the needed money, fell sick. Even while feeling sick, her grandmother would collect empty plastic bottles to sell, saving every

didn't make a big deal out of it, instead giving her the

latter wouldn't have to pinch pennies any longer. She believed she could earn another scholarship

of hope seemed to be swept away with the current. What was easily attainable for

removed her cotton jacket, and stepped

shivers down the spine

bottom. Raegan had to search blindly, bit by bit, to

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