Chapter 35
Heart Attack Confused, Raegan retorted with a frown, “Isn't it what you want?" She was too embarrassed to say she'd had enough.
So, she just said that to make Lauren shut up.
Mitchel's face was taut and cold as he kept his eyes on the road.
Raegan's heart sank.
She felt he hated her even more now.
Fortunately, their marriage was nearing its end.
She wouldn't have to put up with this for long.
She chose to shut up.
They soon arrived at the Dixon family house.
They intentionally stopped by when Kyler would be having his afternoon nap.
Luciana had been informed of their visit.
She was already standing by the door to welcome them when they arrived.
She gave Raegan a big warm embrace.
With her hands on Reagan's face, Luciana said, "Oh, my! You've lost a lot of weight since the last time I saw you.
It's Mitchel’s fault, isn't it? I told him to take care of you.
But look at you.
You poor little thing..." Mitchel’s handsome face darkened.
"Luciana, can I talk to you alone?" Raegan immediately changed the topic.
Luciana frowned and her heart skipped a beat.
She had guessed what this could be about.
She sighed.
“Sure.” Then she took Raegan away for a talk.
After sitting down in another room, Luciana held Raegan's hand and said gently, "What did you want to tell me, dearie?" "Luciana, it’s a pity we haven't met each other for the past two years.
Well, I..." Raegan began.
Luciana waved her hand and interrupted, "Oh, dear.
What are you talking about? There's plenty of time we could meet and get along with each other.
You're my beloved daughter-in-law.
I have been living abroad with my husband and never came back to see you.
Anyway, I hope it's not too late.
Now that I'm back, we'll become closer and could do everything we missed out on.” Raegan's beautiful almond eyes were tinged with a faint sadness.
"It pains me to say this, but I'm afraid that won't do.” Luciana's heart sank.
"Raegan, have you already made up your mind? As Mitchel’s mother, I know that he might look very indifferent, but deep down in his heart, he cares about you.” Hearing that, those that happened in the past few days flashed through Raegan's mind.
She felt that Mitchel probably had a little bit of feelings for her.
But that was pointless now.
Lauren's return made Raegan realized something.
She wished to save herself from being humiliated more than ever before.
Even if Mitchel indeed had feelings for her, it must be nowhere near what he felt for Lauren.
Maybe what he felt for her was nothing but lust.
She couldn't bear any suffering Lauren inflicted on her anymore and the thought that Mitchel cherished Lauren tortured her every single passing second.
With a bitter smile, Raegan said, "Luciana, to be honest, I am just an ordinary woman.
I just want to be loved." All she wanted was for Mitchel to be faithful to her and love her wholeheartedly.
She wanted him to stick by her side like every good husband would.
Raegan was so straightforward that Luciana didn’t know what to say anymore.
Mitchel probably hadn't realized how precious Raegan meant to him at the moment.
Luciana actually had a ton of excuses to prevent them from getting divorced.
But now that Raegan had opened up to her, she didn't have the heart to make such a sweet girl suffer the same thing she did in the past.
She patted the back of Raegan's hand and said gently, "I feel your pain.
It must be tough for you.
I apologize on Mitchel's behalf for not taking care of your feelings.” "You don't have to apologize.
He didn't do anything wrong to me." Love wasn't a crime.
Yet, it hurt that she wasn’t the one he loved.
But she couldn't demonize him because of that.
Luciana's eyes turned red.
"It's not in my place to tell you not to divorce him.
The ball is in your court, Raegan." Raegan took off the bracelet Luciana gave her a while back and handed it to Luciana.
"Thanks for your kindness.
I'm afraid I can't be your daughter-in-law anymore.” Instead of taking it, Luciana put the bracelet back on Raegan's wrist and said affectionately, "I didn't give this to you just because you were my daughter- in-law.
Even if you are not my daughter-in-law anymore, I will still treat you as my child.
Do you plan to cut ties with our family after the divorce? Will you stay away from me and Kyler since the divorce?” Luciana's words seemed to hit the nail on the head.
Remembering how Luciana and Kyler had been so good to her, Reagan's heart ached like hell.
She couldn't help but burst into tears while holding Luciana tightly.
She felt lucky to have such a sweet mother-in-law.
She also cried for her lasting love for all these years...
After a long time, Raegan wiped her tears and said sincerely, "Thank you for your understanding, Luciana!” Luciana patted her on the back and said, "Raegan, I'm still your family even after the divorce.
Keep that in mind, okay?" Raegan was about to say something.
Suddenly, they heard a knock from behind.
Kyler appeared while hitting his walking stick on the ground.
"What's this I'm hearing? Who is getting divorced?" Raegan was taken aback.
Luciana was even more flustered.
She walked over and reached out to hold Kyler's arm.
"It's nothing.
Raegan and I were just having a chit-chat." Kyler shook off her hand and scolded, "Don't try to fool me.
Do you think my brain isn't working anymore just because I'm old?" "Kyler, it’s not like that..." Raegan’s heart trembled and thought about how to explain it to Kyler.
Fury was written all over Kyler's face.
His eyes beamed as he growled, "I won't listen to you.
I want that brat to explain what's going on!" Soon, Mitchel was summoned.
Kyler cut to the chase.
"You want to divorce her?" Mitchel's lips thinned into a grim line.
His silence showed his answer.
Taking the hint, Kyler's face darkened further.
"So, it’s true?” Mitchel knelt down in front of Kyler all of a sudden.
No one had expected this to happen.
Raegan clenched her fists and lowered her eyes with disappointment.
In her opinion, Mitchel was only doing this because of Lauren.
He swallowed his pride for that woman.
It was not difficult to see things through, but still, it was so painful to admit it.
As much as she tried to fight it, she still had feelings for Mitchel.
It made her feel downhearted at this moment.
Mitchel's move made Kyler even angrier.
He raised his walking stick and pointed at Mitchel, “You...
You! How dare you!" Thump! In the blink of an eye, the walking stick slipped from Kyler's hand.
Then, Kyler fell to the floor.
Seeing this, Mitchel strode forward and held him, asking the butler to get the car ready.
"Kyler!" Raegan and Luciana also rushed over, panicking.
A ruckus broke out within seconds.
Mitchel drove Kyler to the hospital in his car while Luciana and Raegan followed behind in another car.
As soon as they arrived at the hospital, a series of doctors and nurses immediately wheeled Kyler into the emergency room.
Though Luciana was tough and strong, her concerns for Kyler had drained her of strength, and her legs were so weak that she couldn't stand by herself.
Raegan was also anxious and sad.
If anything happened to Kyler, she would live with the guilt for the rest of her life.
In the corridor, everyone anxiously waited in silence.
They all had their eyes on the door of the emergency room.
Finally, the doctor came out, pulling off gloves.
Luciana was the first to rush up to the doctor. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .
"Doctor, how is he?" "There's no cause for alarm.
The patient will be fine.
However, due to his condition, I advise that you desist from troubling him emotionally.
We might not be lucky next time.” Luciana held her chest and collapsed to the floor while murmuring, “Thank God." Mitchel asked the bodyguards to take his mother away to get some rest.
Then, he walked to Kyler's ward with Raegan on his heels.
At the door, Mitchel stopped abruptly and said coldly, "Mind your words, okay?” His tone was sort of accusatory.
It left Raegan stunned.
However, she soon brushed it aside and thought he was just worried about his grandfather.
She nodded stiffly.
The sight of Kyler lying on the bed in a hospital gown greeted them as soon as they walked in.
Kyler looked as if he had aged a decade within an hour.
Regardless, he waved at Raegan and commanded, "Come here." Raegan burst into tears and squatted by the bedside.
"Kyler, I'm so glad you are okay.” "Hey, I'm stronger than I look.
I'm not going anywhere anytime soon." Kyler patted her head gently.
After that, he joked, "Look at you, why do you still cry like a little girl?” Raegan sniffed hard and wiped her tears.
She was scared of pressing Kyler's hand, so she tried to stand straight.
Mitchel approached while gazing at the whimpering woman.
He then said to Kyler in a low voice, "Grandpa, I'm sorry.” The smile on Kyler's face disappeared in an instant.
He gave Mitchel a side eye and uttered, "I’m not the one you should be apologizing to!" Mitchel lowered his head and didn't know what to say.
Kyler flared up again.
"You fool! I can't believe you are getting stupider by the day.
You have a good wife, yet you don't cherish her.
What more do you want? Tell me!” After that shout, Kyler began to cough.
His face was twisted and his body vibrated.
Raegan hurried forward, patted Kyler's back and comforted, "Kyler, please calm down.
Mitchel Is not to blame for...” "You have gotten it all wrong, grandpa.
I do not want to divorce Raegan,” Mitchel interrupted while gazing at Raegan.
Raegan was taken aback.
She thought she had heard it wrong.
Her hand froze on Kyler's back.
She zoned out for a very long time.
Were her ears playing tricks on her? Did Mitchel just say that he didn't want to divorce her?