Chapter 656

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Raegan was left doubting his words.

After showering, Mitchel stepped out, hair still slightly damp, adorned with nothing but a towel.

Raegan, who had prepared the guest room, found herself unable to meet his gaze, softly suggesting, “You should get some rest.”

Just as she turned to leave, Mitchel reached out to grab her wrist, gently pulling her onto the bed next to him.

“Mitchel…” Raegan's voice had a mix of surprise and nervousness, similar to that of a kitten caught off guard.

Mitchel put his arms around her, his voice a soothing murmur.

"Sleeping with you in my arms will help me rest."

Raegan and Mitchel fell into a deep, peaceful sleep that lasted well into the night, with Annis, aware of Mitchel's presence, not disturbing their rest.

Wrapped in the comfort of Mitchel's embrace within the cool embrace of the air-conditioned room, Raegan found an unexpected calm.

Noticing that Mitchel was frowning even in his sleep, he carefully slipped away so as not to wake him and ventured into the kitchen.

There he found some fresh ingredients and decided to prepare the meal.

As she started cooking, her phone rang with a video call from Erick, who was abroad.

Drying her hands, Raegan replied with a warm, “Erick.”

Erick, seeing Raegan in the kitchen and looking at the time, was worried: “It's late. Haven't you eaten yet?

Raegan gave an informal explanation: "I took a nap in the afternoon."

He did not consider his nocturnal culinary activity as a mere extension of his altered daily routine.

"I was busy in a meeting and couldn't chat much," Erick explained.

"No problem. “I understand,” Raegan responded, diving headfirst into her concern. "Erick, do we have any family projects that could be associated with the Dixon Group?"

Erick couldn't resist a playful poke. «Are you that desperate to help Mitchel? Looks like I have to go back and realign your priorities.”

“Erick!” Raegan's voice carried a mix of amusement and exasperation, familiar with Erick's teasing nature.

Raegan had opened up to Erick the day she decided to patch things up with Mitchel, to which Erick had fiercely responded, "If he ever hurts you, I'll make sure he's sorry."

“Okay, okay, I see you've softened toward him,” Erick said, feigning a hurt heart. "Oh, how my heart aches."

«Enough, Erick. Are you going to be able to support him or not? Raegan pressed, eager to cut his theatrics.

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