Chapter 1012

Chapter 1012:

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Erick, with his bulk and long strides, quickly spotted the man still kneeling on the cobbled ground. He stopped in front of Mitchel, holding out a hand to help him up.

Although the murderous intent against Raegan had something to do with Mitchel, Erick knew that Mitchel had never wanted him, nor had he anticipated Raegan's presence at the hotel at that time.

Considering how Mitchel had risked his life to save Raegan, Erick wouldn't make things too difficult for him.

However, that did not mean that Erick had forgiven Mitchel. Understanding the hardships of others was a challenge unless one had personally endured similar trials.

Erick himself could not understand the pain of having to push away the woman he loved due to circumstances. Of course, he wouldn't go so far as to endanger his own life either.

While Mitchel bore responsibility, his actions in life-threatening circumstances could be somewhat justifiable.

However, Erick thought it was too risky for Mitchel and Raegan to be together. It was better for everyone to solve their own problems and leave future matters in the hands of fate.

Mitchel rejected Erick's hand and chose to get up from the ground, although with difficulty. He only needed a moment to regain his composure before standing up. In Raegan's presence, he refrained from using coercion to influence her decision. With a hoarse voice, he addressed Erick: “Erick.”

This tone gave Erick a pause before he responded, “You better come back.”

Mitchel remained silent.

Erick reasoned: What can you achieve by staying here? You caught Raegan off guard and took her inside the mansion. Do you really think you can get out?

He reminded Mitchel of the unforgiving nature of this place, warning him, "In Aurora, you can't out-kidnap the Clifford family."

Mitchel replied, "It's not that I can't outdo them."

It was Raegan's feelings that Mitchel wasn't sure about. If her heart truly belonged to him, he believed he could safely navigate any danger to bring her back.

Erick's expression soured slightly. “If you behave recklessly, I will not be polite.”

To Erick, Mitchel represented a greater threat than the individual responsible for Casey's disappearance.

Fearing that Mitchel might lose control and take Raegan, Erick issued a stern warning: "I'll make sure someone gets you out of here, but if you come back here, I'll let the Clifford family take care of it, and I won't be a part of it." .

Mitchel looked down. “Erick, there is no need for you to worry about me.”

Erick remained silent.

Fearing that Mitchel might exacerbate the situation, Erick felt compelled to be stern. «I'm not sure what you have in mind right now, but if it's because you love Raegan, then you should respect her decisions, whether she decides to marry Stefan or be with you. We have never interfered in their decisions. It's always been Raegan's choice. I hope you don't do anything that goes against his wishes. You can't break up and then make up on a whim. Have you thought about whether Raegan can handle it?

Erick showed a photo on his phone and said, "Take a good look at how much he suffered after you regained consciousness."

The photo showed Raegan's emotional distress scores near 26 on the HAMD scale, almost reaching levels of severe depression.

Initially, Victor, concerned about Raegan's persistent despondency and lack of interest, feared that she might endanger his health, so he alerted Erick.

Reviewing Raegan's medical history, Erick discovered signs of depression. However, Raegan kept it to herself, fearing that the others would become uneasy.

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