Caring Mother-in-law Lauren, who had been putting on an act of being weak, realized what it really felt
like to be on the brink of death now.
She felt Luciana would piss her off so badly any moment from now.
She was known for her facade of a tender and attractive young lady in Ardlens with men chasing after
her.
But Mitchel’s mother just called her a side chick.
Infuriating! It was so annoying that Luciana even pretended not to recognize her, saying Tommy’s
daughter wouldn’t be so shameless like her.
Luciana was so hateful.
Left with no choice at the moment, Lauren resorted to her acting skills.
She leaned against Mitchel and sobbed.
“You have gotten this all wrong, Luciana.
I really didn’t…” “Well, that’s good to know.
But remember, it’s immoral and shameless to cling to a married man.
Keep your distance from him from now on!” As Luciana spoke, she cast a cold glance at Lauren’s hand
that was holding onto Mitchel’s arm tightly, which scared Lauren to let it go.
If it weren’t for the help of Mitchel in time, Lauren would have fallen to the ground.
Mitchel frowned and said, “Mom, please be nice to Lauren.
She’s not in good condition now.” : Lauren hid behind Mitchel.
At this moment, Mitchel was like a hard wall, blocking all the harm to Lauren.
Seeing Mitchel’s actions and hearing his protective words for Lauren, Raegan’s eyes turned red, but
she fought back the tears with all her might.
She thought she had gone numb, but this scene still made her heart hurt badly.
She had already decided to divorce Mitchel and let them be together.
But why did Mitchel have to rub it in her face? Why did he protect Lauren in front of her? What a
heartless man! 1 She felt like her heart was cut into pieces by a knife.
The pain made her want to find a place to hide.
Bang! Luciana slapped the table and glared at Mitchel.
“Her well-being is none of your business.
Even if she’s terminally ill, your duty is to your wife, not her! Tell me, have you shown concern for
Raegan since you came in? Raegan risked her life just to get back my bag from a thief.
The bag contained your grandfather’s crucial medicine.
She got hurt and got eight stitches without any anesthesia! She decided to help me without knowing
who I was.
She doesn’t deserve to be treated this way by her own husband!” Luciana’s anger increased as she
spoke.
She was livid to see Lauren was still clinging to Mitchel like they were a pair.
Not wanting to see them anymore, she pointed at the door and yelled, “Get out, both of you!” Lauren
tugged at Mitchel’s sleeve.
She badly wanted to leave.
Obviously, Luciana was difficult to deal with.
Luciana’s curses stung like hell and she would like to shy away from this terrible woman.
Lauren called out pitifully, “Mitchel…” To her chagrin, Mitchel seemed not to hear it.
His dark eyes were fixed on Raegan lying on the bed.
Lauren was a little flustered and pulled his arm again.
Mitchel soon came to his senses and pulled her out directly.
Lauren put on a complacent look.
That bitch got hurt, so what? Raegan’’s injury didn’t even convince Mitchel to stay by her side.
Ha-ha! | Before Lauren could bask in the euphoria of her “victory”, Mitchel handed her over to Matteo
and ordered coldly, “Get her home safe.” 1 Lauren’s mouth opened in shock.
Mitchel was leaving her in his assistant’s care? “Ouch!” With a scream, Lauren clutched her chest and
sank to her knees in pain.
She was betting that Mitchel would turn around to hold her.
After all, it was no news that he loved her.
Even she herself did not doubt that he was madly in love with her.
Mitchel tolerated her willfulness and even tried to chase after her when she left the country.
Although he often flew to see her, he never asked her to go back to Ardlens with him.
Days went by and she thought he would continue to like her.
However, the news of his marriage came like a bolt out of the blue.
She wanted to return to disrupt his marriage at first, but she couldn’t because of her weak condition.
Lauren feared that things would change over time.
However, Mitchel remained so caring to her after her return that she reasoned she still had a shot.
At this moment, She was waiting for him to turn around for her.
She hoped to cling to him and draw him away from Raegan.
But Mitchel just disappeared down the corridor without stopping even for a second.
Matteo watched the drama queen for a while before bending over to pull her up.
He said politely, “Let’s go, Ms.
Murray.” Lauren grabbed the leather bag on the floor and slammed it on Matteo’s face.
“Get your filthy hands off me, you piece of shit! How dare you touch me!” As she snarled, she got up on
her own accord and gave him a look that could kill.
Back in the ward, Luciana fed Raegan like a baby.
It was a little embarrassing for Raegan.
“Mrs.
Dixon, you don’t have to.
I can feed myself.” Luciana wasn’t a lefthander, but she could manage.
Luciana wiped Raegan’s lips gently with a serviette and said in a soft tone, “Don’t be so polite to me.
Think about why you are in this state now.
Taking care of you is the least I can do now.” Luciana’s words were sincere, and Raegan couldn’t
refuse her again.
With a smile, Raegan said, “Thanks for your care, Mrs.
Dixon.” “Please, just call me Luciana.
We’re family.” Luciana smiled at her.
1 Heat filled Raegan’s cheeks.
Raegan liked Luciana.
However, at the thought that she wouldn’t be Luciana’’s daughter-in-law soon, her mood dampened
and felt a bit awkward.
Noticing Raegan’s hesitation, Luciana didn’t take offense.
She just held Raegan’s left hand and said, “You have no idea how happy I was when I realized you
were my daughter-in-law.
Jodi can’t keep still.
She’s always on the go, so I get pretty lonely.
I always dreamed of having a quiet daughter.
Little did I know that my wish would be granted so soon.” Hearing this, Raegan didn’t want to let
Luciana know about her upcoming divorce with Mitchel.
She smiled shyly and uttered, “Luciana.” “That’s my good girl!” Luciana said excitedly.
Smiling brightly, she took a refined jade bracelet off her hand and put it on Raegan’s wrist without
hesitation.
“I’ve been wearing this bracelet for forty years.
It suits you perfectly.” “No, please, take it back.
It means a lot to you.
I can’t take it.
1…” Raegan had intended to say she and Mitchel were about to part ways.
But she couldn’t bring up the divorce now because she didn’t want to disappoint Luciana.
novelbin
Taking Raegan’s hand in both of hers, Luciana said softly, “”Raegan, my heart broke when I saw you
hold that knife with your bare hand.
I wondered how much hardship you faced to make you able to face danger head-on like that.
At that moment, I just wanted to hold you like a baby and comfort you.
Please don’t say no.
Just see it as a normal gift to you.
Let me take good care of you.” Raegan’’s heart melted.
Never had she been told such words.
She was forced to act like an adult since she was a child because her weak and old grandmother
required her care.
After a tough childhood, she happened to fall for an uncaring Mitchel and did all the work just to
maintain the relationship.
As a result, she had long forgotten how it felt to be loved and taken care of.
This was all new to her, but it made her heart so warm.
Tears welled up in Raegan’s eyes again.
She sobbed.
“Thank you.” Suddenly, the door was pushed open and Mitchel walked in with one hand in his pocket.
Raegan was surprised.
What was he doing here again? His reappearance dampened her mood.
This man hadn’t put her first even though she was injured.
It turned out Lauren would always be his priority.
Luciana was displeased when she saw Mitchel walk in.
“What are you doing here? I thought you are now a Murray since Lauren is all that you care about!” |
Turning a deaf ear to his mother’s words, Mitchel looked at Raegan’s right hand, which was wrapped in
a thick gauze.
His expression was cold.
Luciana wasn’t done with Mitchel yet.
“Let me tell you, Mitchel.
If your grandpa finds out that you are having an affair, he will beat you black and blue! Even though you
are my son, 1 won’t help you then.” Luciana coughed after that threat.
She was a little asthmatic, so speaking out of excitement triggered a cough.
Giving a gentle pat on Luciana’s back, Raegan hurried to comfort Luciana, “Luciana, please calm
down.
Don’t scold Mitchel.
He’s actually good to me.” This was the truth.
He didn’t love her.
But he never maltreated her except for romantic feelings.
He was nice to her.
Unfortunately, niceness didn’t cut it, It was just the same way he would have treated a pet well if he had
one.
Nothing special.
“Stop defending him!” Though Luciana was still angry, her attitude softened a lot.
“Mom, my grandpa asked about you.
You should go home first.
I’ll bring Raegan home later.” Mitchel was going to take her home? Raegan’s heart fluttered.
But the next second, she did an invisible facepalm.
There was nothing to be happy about.
He only said that to get Luciana to leave.
“Thank goodness you still have a heart.
Anyway, let me warn you.
You are banned from going anywhere except from the office from now on.
Take good care of Raegan.
Don’t even think of slacking.
I have got my eyes on you.” Luciana briefed Mitchel about the required diet before leaving.
Raegan and Mitchel were left alone in the ward now.
Uneasiness hung in the air like an icy cloud.
Mitchel was silent, and this made Raegan grow anxious.
She thought he was mad at her.
After all, she couldn’t go through the divorce and let him marry his beloved this morning because of the
injury.
Raegan soon broke the silence.
“I’m sorry for the delay.
How about we go to the court now? It’s not too late yet.” Mitchel’s lips remained pursed for a few more
seconds.
Then, he asked, “Do you seriously think my mother will allow that?” Thinking of Luciana’s character,
Raegan had to agree with him.
She frowned and said worriedly, “Well, I’m afraid I need to get better before explaining our decision to
divorce to her.
Until then, you have to…” Before Raegan could finish her words, Mitchel suddenly held her chin.
His face was right in front of her.
She could see the trace of sadness in his eyes.
She got confused.
Why did he look sad again? “Does it hurt?” Mitchel asked.
Raegan’’s heart skipped a beat.
Why did he ask her that? Was he concerned?