Chapter 994

Chapter 994:

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They were adults and knew each other too well. Raegan's departure on the day of Mitchel's operation said it all. It was a clear sign that she had decided to let their relationship go.

With his mobility restricted, Mitchel was confined to the hospital, becoming increasingly withdrawn and despondent. He showed no interest in anything, he mechanically followed his routines and his only commitment was his work.

This situation was frustrating for Luis, who could not find words of comfort. No matter what he said, it seemed like Mitchel was barely listening to him and was still in his own isolated world.

Mitchel was even reluctant to participate in basic rehabilitation treatments.

In this case, how long would it be before he could leave that bed?

His best friend, Luis, felt compelled to intervene. He couldn't stand by and watch Mitchel potentially resign himself to a life in a wheelchair.

While sitting by the bed, peeling an apple, Luis tried to lighten the mood with some local gossip.

«The Maxwells do hold grudges. They even recovered Katie's ashes that her stepmother had thrown away, brought them to Aurora, and had a witch perform a ritual. It is said to be a curse that condemns the soul to eternal suffering in the fires of hell, ensuring that it never finds peace.

If Aurora's chilling legends were true, then Katie's spirit found no peace even in death. However, he deserved that fate.

He had escaped punishment in life, so it was only fair that he faced retribution in death.

"But there is a good side," Luis continued, trying to steer the conversation toward less morbid topics.

«The Maxwells wanted to recover Lorenzo's entire body without an autopsy and, to avoid further complications, they negotiated with the Ardlens authority. The Maxwells agreed to keep their clan under control and avoid causing trouble in Ardlens. “If a Maxwell crosses the line again in Ardlens, they will cooperate fully with the Ardlens authorities to ensure justice is done.”

Despite their notoriety for their cruelty and disregard for the law, the Maxwells were known for keeping their commitments. The circumstances of Lorenzo's death had been a reality check for them. Their helicopter, sent to pick up Lorenzo's body, was intercepted by Ardlens air and special forces.

This encounter significantly reduced the Maxwells' arrogance and altered their perception of Ardlens.

Previously, influenced by misleading propaganda that portrayed Ardlens as an underdeveloped country, the Maxwells had allowed their people to act recklessly in Ardlens.

They had not realized that Ardlens was far from the primitive place that those unfounded articles described, as it had very sophisticated weaponry and technology, some of which even exceeded international standards.

With this new respect, the Maxwells were quick to extend an olive branch to Ardlens, showing their willingness to peaceful coexistence and mutual respect for legal norms.

As Luis finished his apple, he coughed solemnly and said, "I've heard, just heard, that Raegan is getting married."

Faced with this news, Mitchel finally reacted. His grip tightened around Luis's wrist, his dark eyes burning with intensity.

"Marry who?"

Mitchel's expression was colder than ever. An icy air emanated.

It was as if it had been soaked in ice for a long time. The calm façade he had tried to maintain for over a month was finally shattered by the revelation of Raegan's upcoming wedding.

Before Luis could say anything, Mitchel's urgent and urgent voice sounded again. "Who are you going to marry?"

“I…” Just after Luis said this single word, he heard Mitchel's knuckles crack as he squeezed his wrist.

And those ink-black eyes of Mitchel were like a bottomless abyss capable of devouring everything. Even though he was lying on a hospital bed, he was still extremely formidable.

With the grip around his wrist tightened, the apple Luis had just peeled fell to the ground with a plop. The juice splashed out.

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