Chapter 601

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Henley's handsome face fell in an instant.

Raegan glared at him, her tone becoming even more icy. «I regret having considered you a friend. From now on, we are nothing to each other. And I would appreciate it if you would keep your distance. If you decide to continue spreading rumors, be prepared to face a slander lawsuit.

Raegan had no desire to get involved further and turned to leave.

But Henley quickly grabbed her wrist, holding her steady. «Mitchel had caused you pain, and yet you decide to go back to him? Do you value yourself so little?

Henley's eyes were bloodshot, like a creature from the deep, staring at Raegan intensely. «He only married you to satisfy his grandfather's wishes, not because he loves you. He's also exploiting you. Why is it acceptable for him to do it and not for me?

Raegan was speechless.

Henley had a knack for spotting vulnerabilities. He knew how to attack Raegan's insecurities, exploiting them at that critical moment.

Even Mitchell, who had been summoning the strength to get up and pull Raegan back to his side, froze in his tracks. I wanted to hear his thoughts.

«Raegan, it's true that I approached you with a reason at first, but I truly fell in love with you as time went by. Do you understand the depth of my despair when you rejected me? I saw you leave with him and, during my lonely nights, you invaded my dreams. You were the lighthouse that guided me back to consciousness. Henley continued.

In that instant, Henley shed his pretensions, speaking with genuine, raw emotion. «Raegan, everything Mitchel can provide, I can match or exceed. Come back to me. Let's erase the past and start again, okay?

Raegan watched the desperation in Henley's eyes, perceiving it as madness. He responded firmly: “Henley, don't you see the truth? I was never with you, so there is no 'return' to your side. "There was no beginning for us, so there is nothing to start over."

Raegan's words cut deep.

Henley's face drained of color and then flushed with a mix of embarrassment and frustration. After a brief pause, he gathered his courage and asked, "Why?"

Because? Raegan pondered that perhaps it was Mitchel's unwavering dedication and willingness to embrace Janey as his own before he knew Janey was truly his that resonated deeply with her.

And the times he saved her from danger… Especially when he risked his life to jump with her, that moment was totally amazing.

Mitchel had done so much for Raegan, silently and without demanding anything in return. His heart responded to those gestures. After all, when she knew that the man she once loved dearly had done so much for her, how could she remain indifferent?

The feelings, indeed, were complex. In relationships, the most important thing was not big statements. It was sincerity. Sincerity was the most valuable currency in love.

Raegan faced Henley, speaking with conviction. «It is his genuine care. "He has put himself in danger for me and I cannot ignore it."

With those words, Raegan turned around and walked back into Mitchel's living room.

Henley's gaze followed his assertive departure, his hand tightening. Sincerity… That was something he lacked.

Raised in the midst of adversity, Henley refused to be looked down upon. So he covered himself with a façade, pretending to radiate positivity.

But over time, this facade became so ingrained that it seemed inseparable. Only he knew the rot that festered inside him. How could someone so corroded genuinely interact with others?

Henley looked at the closed door of the hospital room, imagining the intimacy within. His clenched fist nearly burst before abruptly relaxing.

A chilling smile spread across his face. This was nothing more than the first play of a longer game. The winner was yet to be decided.

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