Chapter 303 Happy Divorce Mitchel's words instantly grabbed Raegan's attention. She turned to him with surprise and asked, "Are you being serious?" Her eyes practically radiated joy.
Mitchel nodded, a touch of bitterness creeping into his gaze.
Raegan hadn't anticipated such good news so early in the morning. She exclaimed happily, "Hold on a moment." Realizing she had forgotten her ID card, she retraced her steps to retrieve it.
Upon returning, her brisk stride and cheerful demeanor showed her sense of relief.
Mitchel watched this scene with a pang in his heart.
Lately, he had been experiencing | intermittent heartaches, which seemed beyond his control. He | couldn't help but wonder if something was wrong with his heart, although his recent medical examination had declared him in good health.
As Raegan reappeared with her ID card, Mitchel's expression darkened.
He loosened his tie, trying to alleviate a sudden breathlessness, and his tone took on a somber note. "As for the divorce, I have two conditions," Mitchel stated.
Raegan's smile faltered momentarily, and she responded angrily, "You're kidding me, right?" Mitchel maintained a stoic expression and replied, "As long as you agree to my conditions, I will keep my word and proceed to the court with you immediately."
Impatiently, Raegan inquired, "What are your conditions then?" Mitchel continued, "First, don't cut off contact with me after the divorce.
Second, promise me that you won't remarry within the next six months." "That's all?" Raegan was slightly taken aback.
She had expected Mitchel to make things more complicated, but these conditions seemed surprisingly straightforward. In truth, she had no intentions of marrying again, even without Mitchel's request.
If she were to find a stepfather for Janey, it would be a careful and considered choice. Marrying someone new was not a decision she took lightly.
Furthermore, there was little reason for her to actively avoid Mitchel since
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇttheir encounters were infrequent.
Additionally, she didn't hold any deep resentment toward him. If they happened to cross paths in the future, she figured she would greet him out of courtesy.
Mitchel pursed his lips and confirmed.
"Yes, those are my conditions." Raegan considered his conditions reasonable. As she was about to agree, Mitchel added another request, "However, it doesn't mean I'm giving up on you. You mentioned fairness, right? I'll grant you freedom, but I'll also do my best to rekindle your feelings for me. On your part, you should let go of any biases and treat me like any other suitor. Can you agree to that?" In reality, Mitchel was taking a gamble.
After a night of reflection, he had decided to offer Raegan the fairness
she desired. Believing that their past love could be rekindled, he was putting everything on the line to win her back. { Even if he ultimately lost her, perhaps, he would wish for Raegan to find happiness in her life. But whether he could bear to see Raegan with another man raised suspicion.
Raegan sensed there was more to Mitchel's conditions than met the eye.
She hesitated, unsure if she should agree.
Mitchel couldn't resist needling her further, saying, "You don't have faith in yourself? Are you worried you might just end up falling for me all over again?" Unsurprisingly, his words irked Raegan. "You're quite the narcissist! Who in their right mind would fall for you, huh? If you want to pursue me, just go ahead. Frankly, I have no
romantic feelings left for you." Raegan's words strangely triggered a twinge in her heart, as if they had awakened a forgotten memory, though she remembered nothing from the past.
"Very well, let's proceed." When Raegan and Mitchel arrived at the courthouse, the place was relatively quiet.
Mitchel held the pen in his hand for a moment, pausing before finally putting his signature on the divorce papers.
"I'm willing to give you eight percent of the shares in the Dixon Group and the Serenity Villas. They'll be transferred to your name soon," Mitchel offered, surprising Raegan with his generosity.
She shook her head firmly and declined, "No, I appreciate the offer,
but 1 don't want the shares or the house." Despite the Foster family not being as wealthy as the Dixon family, Raegan had managed to lead a comfortable life.
"Just sign the divorce papers. Besides that, I want nothing from you," she urged, making it clear she wished to sever all ties with Mitchel after the divorce.
Mitchel frowned slightly, sensing Raegan's eagerness to move on from him, even if she didn't explicitly state it.
"You can decline the shares in the Dixon Group, but you must accept the villa. It used to be your home. I'll arrange for its transfer under your name," Mitchel insisted.
Concerned that he might change his
mind on the divorce, Raegan reluctantly nodded and said, "Alright, fine." She was willing to agree to almost anything as long as they could finalize the divorce quickly.
The divorce procedure proceeded swiftly. At the moment of signing the papers, a sudden, vivid memory flashed through Raegan's mind.
The familiarity of the scene caused her to experience a sharp headache, but it quickly subsided.
Meanwhile, Mitchel clutched the divorce papers tightly in his hand, feeling as if a part of him was being torn apart, his heart aching.
At the entrance, Mitchel offered, "Would you like a ride home?" Raegan, in a celebratory mood, waved her hand and replied, "No, thanks.
Erick is on his way to pick me up." She couldn't wait to share the good news with Erick.
Just then, a sleek blue luxury car pulled up in front of them.
The window was partially rolled down, and Erick gestured for Raegan to join him in the car.
Before getting into the vehicle, Raegan turned back with a bright smile and quipped, "Happy divorce, Mr. Dixon!" At that moment, it felt like time had rolled back several years. Mitchel once gave a heartfelt smile and spoke similar words to Raegan about their remarriage.
Remembering the past, Mitchel felt as though a blunt weapon had pierced his chest, causing him indescribable pain.
As Raegan got into the car, Mitchel
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmoverheard Erick's voice clearly.
"Congratulations, Raegan. You're a single woman now." Erick started the car and deliberately slowed down as they passed by Mitchel. He leaned on the window and flashed a triumphant smile at Mitchel, who wore a gloomy expression.
Compared to what Raegan had endured, God had been relatively merciful toward Mitchel.
In the evening.
Raegan decided to invite Elin to the bar for a celebratory evening, marking both her newly acquired single status and welcoming Nell back.
In the booth. As the three of them gathered, Raegan bubbled with excitement about her newfound freedom, while Elin appeared as composed as ever, and SU exuded
confidence and allure.
Raegan playfully slapped the divorce papers on the table and grinned, "Have you ever seen anything like this in your life?" Nell and Elin were already privy to the whole story, but they hadn't anticipated such a smooth divorce.
Nell remarked, "I never expected Mr.
Dixon to suddenly become so agreeable." Raegan and Nell had crossed paths at a party four years ago. When Raegan was being harassed by someone. Nell had come to her rescue.
Nell had mentioned that she and Raegan used to be close friends, even though Raegan couldn't recall their past connection. Their friendship had rekindled due to an unspoken understanding between them.
Raegan knew Nell hailed from Ardlens and had connections with the upper class, so it wasn't surprising that Nell { knew about Mitchel.
"Thank goodness he got the wrong idea about Stefan and me dating. I delivered a well-placed blow and played my cards right. That's how he ended up compromising," Raegan happily shared.
Raegan had initially anticipated it would take days to convince Mitchel, but she was pleasantly surprised by his straightforward approach.
She reluctantly admitted that Mitchel didn't seem as irritating as she had once thought.
However, that was the extent of her opinion about him. In Raegan's eyes, Mitchel was nothing more than a stranger she didn't hold any resentment toward.
Nell and Elin raised their glasses in celebration. "Let's toast to Raegan's return to the single life!" Setting her glass down, Elin retrieved a diamond-studded brooch and handed it to Raegan, saying, "Here's a little gift for you." Raegan hadn't expected Elin to have prepared a divorce gift, but she appreciated the gesture and smiled, giving Elin a grateful kiss on the cheek.
Nell leaned in, propping her chin on her hand, and exclaimed, "Oh, I can't believe I forgot about that!" Just as Raegan was about to reassure her that it wasn't a big deal, Nell interrupted, "Wait a second, I can find you a guy! What type are you interested in?" "What!" Caught off guard, Raegan nearly choked on her wine.
Nell, however, didn't miss a beat and raised her hand, summoning the waiter. "Please, send the most handsome guy over to this booth!” Raegan's embarrassment was palpable as she covered her face and protested, "Oh, come on, stop teasing me!" Seeing Raegan's reaction, Nell playfully continued, "Oh, how can I forget about that? After all, you've already been involved with someone as handsome as Mitchel. How could you give a shit about other guys?" Raegan snorted. "What's the use of good looks? No matter how attractive a man is, it doesn't change the fact that he can be a complete jerk." Just as she finished speaking, the man sitting next to their booth suddenly wore a sour expression.