Love Unbreakable

Chapter 343 He Owed You

Raegan carried a bit of guilt thinking about Erick's reaction. She waved her hand dismissively and lied, "I only got up to do some exercise."

Erick silently set the food container he was holding down. "Have something to eat first."

He had brought over specially cooked stomach-friendly porridge and several light dishes made by their housemaid. Carefully, he arranged them on the table, inviting Raegan to dine.

Approaching the table, Raegan observed the porridge and dishes. Though simple, each was prepared to her liking.

Erick rolled his sleeves up and began to serve Raegan the porridge, taking care to remove any pieces of ginger.

Raegan wasn't fond of ginger, yet its inclusion in the porridge was beneficial for her health.

Thus, Erick had instructed the maid to add ginger, planning to remove it himself before serving. 

"Erick, I can manage on my own." Raegan felt slightly uncomfortable. Erick's tenderness toward her was overwhelming, treating her with great care.

"Make sure you finish all of it," Erick insisted.

Following his instruction, Raegan consumed every bit of the porridge, prompting a smile from Erick.

After eating, Raegan used the napkin Erick offered to clean her face and inquired, "Erick, what brought you back suddenly? Is our father alright?"

"He's doing much better. He's been concerned about you and Janey, so he asked me to go back and check on you," Erick replied.

"That's a relief," Raegan responded, feeling somewhat soothed. She had been in daily contact with her father, who reassured her he was fine.

Yet, Raegan worried her father might be concealing his struggles, considering bringing Janey to visit him.

Her father, however, advised against it, citing it wasn't wise for Janey to miss school so soon after enrolling. He knew Janey was enjoying her time here and wished to spare them the hassle of traveling.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

"And what's happening with you and that man?" Erick inquired. He had received bits of information from Victor but sought to get the full story directly from Raegan.

Raegan paused to gather her thoughts before sharing the entire incident, including Lauren's schemes to drug her and the subsequent attempt to frame her, thwarted by Mitchel's intervention. She lightly touched on how she had assisted Mitchel with his medical needs.

Back when Raegan helped with Mitchel's injuries, Erick, mistakenly thinking Mitchel was taking advantage of Raegan, delivered bunches on Mitchel without hesitation. Raegan's revelation about medical aids made sense.

Erick's brow creased slightly. It dawned on him that he had acted impulsively. Mitchel was, in fact, aiding Raegan in seeking justice.

It had to be said that Mitchel's throwing Lauren into Velvet Alley was a good decision. A mere drugging charge wouldn't lead to a severe sentence, and a competent lawyer could even secure probation. Such a lenient punishment didn't fit Lauren's crime.

Lauren deserved to face the harsh realities of Velvet Alley, a place without law. The thought of enduring such hardships there was more daunting than imprisonment. The agony there surpassed the fear of death. Survivors from ordeals there often emerged broken, either physically or mentally.

Raegan voiced her unease, "I've been thinking about his condition since we departed."

"So you were planning to go see him just now?" Perceptive enough to speculate what was on Raegan's mind, Erick gave. Raegan a look.

Raegan found herself at a loss for words. She hadn't foreseen Erick piercing through her pretense.

Raegan's concern wasn't solely for Mitchel's well-being. More pressing was the fact that Erick had struck Mitchel tons of times, yet Mitchel hadn't responded in kind upon hearing her requirements.

The possibility of Mitchel seeking vengeance once recovered, or his family demanding retribution, weighed on Raegan. Things didn't go Erick's way.

Raegan fretted, saying, "Erick, you struck him. What if he seeks revenge?"

"There's no need for you to fret over this, and you're forbidden from visiting him," Erick firmly dismissed Raegan's worry. He was firm about keeping her away from Mitchel.

Whenever Mitchel saw Raegan, the former's paranoia and possessiveness overflowed. This deeply troubled Erick, who saw himself as Raegan's protector. Reflecting on the hardships Raegan had endured in Ardlens in the past, he felt he was doing the right thing.

"And any help he provides you is his own choice. Don't feel indebted. He's merely repaying a debt to you." Erick, aware of Raegan's compassionate disposition, feared she might feel obligated to Mitchel. Deflecting a blade didn't clear Mitchel's wrongdoings so simply.

"Okay," Raegan agreed, yet her mind wandered elsewhere. She couldn't shake off the memory fragments of Mitchel stepping in to shield her from harm more than once.

Lately, her mind often drifted to past occurrences, with some. memories clear and others blurry. Countless times, things she had just recalled would slip from her mind in the next instant. She feared Erick's concern, so she refrained from disclosing these circumstances to him.

Her current apprehension was focused on Mitchel and Erick. Her current worry was over the potential fallout Erick might face due to his rash actions toward Mitchel. Determining Mitchel's current state became her priority.

Suddenly, the door swung open. Nicole entered the room. "Raegan, are you alright?"

"I'm okay."

Despite Raegan's reassurance, Nicole scrutinized Raegan thoroughly, finding comfort only when she was sure about Raegan's well-being.

With Elin tied up with business affairs and unable to visit the hospital, she had asked Nicole to check in on Raegan. Elin planned to visit after wrapping up her duties.

Sensing the conversation might shift toward topics of feminine interest, Erick chose that moment to exit. Before leaving, he made sure Victor remained posted at the door to watch over Raegan, ensuring she didn't sneak away.

Upon Erick's departure, Raegan turned to Nicole, asking, "Nicole, could you assist me in stepping out for a while?"

Nicole, intrigued by Raegan's words, inquired, "What's the matter?"

After hearing Raegan's explanation, Nicole took a moment to reflect and sighed. "It looks like you're bound to cross paths with him, aren't you?"

Raegan's confusion was evident upon hearing Nicole. "Nicole, are you familiar with Mitchel?"

It appeared to Raegan that Nicole held more insights into Mitchel than she did. At times, she found it challenging to pin down exactly what kind of person Mitchel was.

"What? Interested in him?" Nicole said, lightly teasing.

Raegan's cheeks turned a shade of pink. "No, not really." Yet, understanding Mitchel better could prove beneficial for her.

Nicole stopped her playful remarks, pausing to consider, and shared, "Apart from Lauren, Mitchel hasn't been linked to any other women. He appeared to be quite upstanding. However, his current treatment of Lauren suggests a possible past misunderstanding. If he's being so severe with Lauren now, maybe he had no affection for her in the past."

Reflecting on Janey, Nicole had harbored doubts about Janey's origins for some time. 

Despite the Foster family's impeccable work with the claim of Janey's parents, Janey's facial features bore a resemblance to

Mitchel. It was only because Janey's eyes mirrored Raegan's that this resemblance went unnoticed.

Turning to Raegan, Nicole suggested, "There might be some misunderstandings between you and Mitchel. It wouldn't hurt to try and understand him better."

If Mitchel's past actions toward Lauren were misguided, there might still be room for forgiveness.

After all, loving parents would be good for Janey's upbringing. Aware of Janey's desire for her father, Nicole had come to terms with her own lack of prospects for happiness, yet she wished for Raegan and Janey to find joy and satisfaction.

Swiftly, Nicole devised a strategy. She procured a nurse's outfit for Raegan.

Donning the nurse cap, mask, and glasses, Raegan was completely disguised.

As expected, Victor failed to recognize Raegan upon her exit. Nicole followed suit, locking the door behind them and advising Victor, "Raegan is resting. Let's not disturb her."

Victor acknowledged her instructions.

Once outside, Nicole escorted Raegan to the parking lot before heading elsewhere.

Nicole's vehicle halted outside a restaurant.

As she entered, Nicole didn't notice a man who brushed past and glanced back at her.

Nicole proceeded to a chamber and opened the door.

The man trailing Nicole peeked through the door's slit, catching sight of a guy inside with a distinct profile.

After Nicole shut the door, the man retrieved his phone to make a call. "Mr. Schultz, I've located Miss Lawrence."

A pause filled the other end of the line.

Then, with a clenched jaw, Alec announced, "She's dining with another man."