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

a long span of time!" Mitchel's face showed more emotions than ever before, displaying a blend of joy and astonishment. "When was that exactly? Raegan's face fell as she recalled the past. "Remember me asking if you'd ever been to Tenassie? "Yeah." Mitchel

but confirmed he had never visited Tenassie. However, with Raegan mentioning it again, he started to piece things together. "Did our paths cross there? Raegan confirmed with a nod, "Back then, I was

my efforts, rewarding me with scholarships for three years and covering all

the school sparked envy among some fellows. One Friday, on my way

vivid in Raegan's mind. She had only one thought at that moment. Showing weakness would only invite more bullying. She was determined to stand strong and show them she

if the school does nothing, I'll take it to the town education bureau. If they don't handle

weak. They saw Raegan as an easy mark because she had no parents to stand up for her. Back then, Raegan just had a frail grandmother and an indifferent uncle who wouldn't cause a

Raegan was well aware of

herself, she resolved

of them, not quite ready to back down, intentionally kicked Raegan's school bag into the river, sarcastically remarking, "Oops, didn't see it there. Your bag was in the way." That

living expenses for

assumed that

the $72.8 wouldn't be

school didn't know was that Raegan's uncle had taken the money her grandmother had saved for her

supportive of Raegan. She felt she couldn't ask for more without feeling

sick. Even while feeling sick, her grandmother would collect empty plastic bottles to

make a big deal out of it, instead giving her the practice books left over from other students. The practice books

over the moon, eager to show her grandmother so the latter wouldn't have

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

thought, Raegan rolled up her trousers, removed her cotton jacket, and stepped into the river to get

shivers down the spine

river's bottom. Raegan had to search blindly, bit by bit,

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