Chapter 386 Raegan's Harsh Words "Raegan..." Mitchel's voice was raspy as he called her name, his plea caught in his throat.
What Mitchel feared the most had happened. Despite regaining her memory, Raegan was not inclined to forgive him. He couldn't overlook the pain and suffering he had caused to her. His unintentional mistakes didn't absolve him. He knew all too well he had no right to seek her forgiveness.
His only path was to aim for redemption.
At Mitchel's pale face, Raegan's eyes gleamed at some thoughts, and a bitter smile appeared on her lips as she said, "Mitchel, you must have wished I'd
forget our past forever Mitchel's expression darkened at her words. Indeed, he had hoped Raegan | would forget the past sorrows. He didn't want her to hold onto those painful memories. He wished for her happiness every day, just like she had been before regaining her memory. | Mitchel was determined to make it up to Raegan, to ensure no harm came her way again. They wanted to begin anew with her, and he would provide the best for her and Janey. He would cherish them for all his days.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe acknowledged his selfishness. Yet, he simply wanted to spend the rest of his life with the woman he desired and their daughter. The possibility that Raegan might recall everything one day had crossed his mind, knowing she might hate him by then. Yet, that
didn't deter him from envisioning a future with her.
Mitchel had no intention of lying-to Raegan. With a voice full of sincerity, he confessed, "I did hope you could forget those painful memories and find happiness forever..." Raegan didn't feel like listening to him { anymore. It was hard to tell what was true and what wasn't. "Too bad your wishful thinking has failed. I won't be as naive as I was five years ago, to be your puppet, to come and go at your beck and call." Raegan gave a faint smile. "Because now, you... You just don't matter to me anymore!" Mitchel's face turned ashen, his heart as if split in two. He felt like a deflating balloon, ready to give in. He didn't
matter to her now. She had given up on him.
Numbly, Mitchel managed. to say, "Please, Raegan, don't do this to me.
Don't leave me, I'm begging you..." Unfazed, Raegan continued to utter ruthless words, "Mitchel, I had given up on you ages ago. Remember, we've divorced. Our marriage ended five years ago, and the remarriage was based on your deceit. In my heart, it never took effect." Raegan added, "If you even think about taking Janey away, I'll disappear with her. You'll never see us again." Mitchel's features trembled, his eyes misting over. He rasped, "Raegan, what do I have to do for you to not hate me so much? Just say it, and I'll do anything..."
Raegan cut him off, her voice icy and unyielding, "Maybe if you just vanished from my life, I might feel less hatred toward you." "No..." His eyes turned bloodshot with pain. "You know that can't happen. I can't bear to live without you. Raegan, have you really forgotten all the good times we shared? Our time together wasn't only about the bad moments..." "Can those moments make up for the hurt?" Raegan shot back. "Mitchel, ever since Lauren came back, I haven't had a single day of happiness. I've completely forgotten any good times we might have had..." Stung by her frosty demeanor, Mitchel wanted to embrace Raegan, but she pushed him away firmly Despite her rejection, he desperately
grabbed her shoulders, his voice cracking as he begged, "We're not over.
Raegan, please give me another chance. I'll fix everything, I'll make you happy..." Raegan observed the turmoil on his handsome face and felt none of the satisfaction she had anticipated. Five years had gone by. His regret and self- reproach now were too late to mend the scars she bore During the five past years, the love from her family and friends gradually healed Raegan. Thinking of Nicole and Elin, her heart filled with gratitude. Her old friends had supported her throughout, and she, along with Janey, had received endless love from her brother and father Everything was just right. One couldn't linger on past pain and needed to look
ahead. Mitchel wouldn't longer shape her future, nor would she naively sink into sorrow again.
Raegan gave him a look, her smile tinged with a hint of irony. "Mitchel, I once adored you, so much that I lost who I was, became numb, and fooled myself. But now, all I want is to keep my distance from you." The determination replaced the pain in her eyes as she said gently, "I don't love you anymore." Raegan recalled the agony from their shared past, yet she also remembered Mitchel's act of bravery when he shielded her from the harm of a knife She added flatly, "You've hurt me mentally, but you've also shielded me from getting physically hurt. From here on out, we're even. Let's move on
"No, I don't want to!" Mitchel suddenly tightened his grip on her wrist, his eyes shimmering with tears against the night sky. "Raegan, I don't want us to move on. You had promised me that as long as I could earn Erick's approval, you'd be with me." Raegan felt a surge of frustration about this promise before she regained her memory. Her tone was flat, devoid of emotion. "Then let's break up!" "I won't accept that!" Mitchel's gaze hardened with resolve. "I'm not breaking up with you." "Mitchel Dixon!" Raegan's voice was sharp, her words icy. "I won't be with you. Just have some self-respect Stop being hysterical, okay?" Her words stung. Never in this life had Mitchel been met with these sarcastic
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmremarks or this flat rejection. Despite being at the center of admiration all his life, he was now faced with { undisguised disdain. His heart was tightly twisted, hurting unbearably.
Mitchel felt he was on the verge of breaking down. He bit his lip bitterly, forcing back the tears in his eyes, choking out, "I won't fight with you over Janey's custody, but..." Mitchel stopped, knowing that saying it was for Raegan would push her further away. "For Janey's sake, I'm not giving up..." Then, he turned around slowly, his steps heavy as he walked away.
Raegan watched his retreating figure and felt an unexpected pang in her heart. A strange emotion bubbled up She clenched her fists, forcing herself
to suppress it. She consoled herself that she would move on over time.
The following morning, as Raegan reached the gate with Janey, she noticed a sleek black luxury car parked nearby.
Mitchel, looking much better than the day before, was standing next to the car, dressed in a sharp suit of black and white Janey's face lit up at the sight of Mitchel, and she quickly ran into his arms, asking excitedly, "Daddy Mitchel, did you come to take me to school today?" Mitchel bent down, wrapping Janey in a warm hug, and replied with a gentle smile, "Absolutely. Whenever I'm around and not away on business, I'll
be the one to take you to school and bring you home, okay?" "Really?" Janey's excitement was evident, her face beaming with joy as she looked back at Raegan. "Mommy, 1S it okay if Daddy Mitchel takes me to school?" Raegan, not wanting to upset Janey, gave a hesitant nod of approval.
"Woo hoo! Daddy, my mommy said yes!" Janey exclaimed Mitchel locked eyes with Raegan and, with a smile, said, "Dad's also happy.” While Janey was looking elsewhere, Raegan gave Mitchel a look After everything she had said to him yesterday, he acted as if nothing had happened. Worse, he proposed driving Janey to and from school, well aware that she couldn't bring herself to
decline him in front of Janey. He was clearly doing this on purpose!