Love Unbreakable

Come Home With Me Just as Raegan was about to call Mitchel for the third time, she hesitated and chose to send a text instead.

"Honey, are you free right now?" She rarely used that endearment, but Mitchel liked it whenever she called him that.

Feeling buoyed by their candid conversation last night, Raegan figured being a little sweet would not hurt.

She imagined Mitchel might be tied up with work but would smile when he saw her message.

Nearly half an hour had passed since she sent the text.

Still, no response came.

Raegan found herself glancing at her phone more often than she would like to admit.

It was like having a rock in her shoe, and her focus kept drifting back to her phone.

At last, her phone buzzed.

She eagerly checked, only to find a message from Nicole, asking if she wanted to hit the town for drinks.

Figuring a night out was better than stewing in her own thoughts, Raegan agreed.

Without further ado, she asked the driver to drive her to their agreed-upon destination.

Nicole and Raegan decided to meet up at South River Club, a swanky venue known for its blend of caffeine and nightlife.

Once inside, they opted for a small, private room.

While one sipped juice, the other indulged in wine.

Nicole had been having a relatively peaceful time for the past two weeks.

Because of the death of the grandfather of Jarrod's fiancée, Jarrod's wedding had to be postponed for three months.

Jarrod was wrapped up in comforting his grief- stricken fiancée, leaving him with no time to stir the pot with Nicole.

In the last two weeks, Nicole had other reasons to be happy as well.

Her dad was on the mend, and her family business had weathered its roughest patch.

Sure, they were still in debt, but things were looking up.

Although her life was getting better, Nicole was concerned about Raegan.

"So, how are you doing with Mitchel? I've heard you two are lovey-dovey these days.

Am I going to be a godmother soon or what?" Nicole had been keeping an ear to the ground.

She hadn't heard much about Mitchel and Lauren getting together lately, which led her to think that Lauren was not causing a ruckus anymore.

At the thought of this, Nicole felt like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders.

Her best friend had loved Mitchel for a whole decade, after all.

If things were going well for Raegan, Nicole would be over the moon.

After pondering for a moment, Raegan finally broke the news.

"You're gonna be a godmother soon.” Nicole's eyes widened in shock.

"Wait, you're actually expecting? How far along are you?" "About three months.” "And you kept this from me for that long? What, do you have a new BFF or something?” Nicole feigned indignation.

"No, it's not like that.

1 wanted to make sure things were stable first," Raegan explained.

"And what about Mitchel? How's he taking the news?" Nicole curiously asked, keen to gauge his reaction.

"He..." Raegan recalled the scene last night when Mitchel had lovingly placed his hand on her stomach and asked why their little one had not started moving yet.

"He's ecstatic.” Then, out of nowhere, Nicole burstinto tears.

"Oh my...” "Hey, what's wrong?" Raegan coaxed Nicole.

Nicole enveloped Raegan in a hug and sobbed.

"I'm just so happy you found your happiness.” Nicole believed that at least one of them should lead a happy life.

Tears welled up in Raegan's eyes.

She returned Nicole's tight hug and swore, "You're going to find your happiness, too.

No way you're missing out on that.” "Okay..." Both women let the tears flow for a little while in each other's arms.

Eventually, Nicole stood up and said, "Listen, you're expecting now.

You're practically more precious than a national treasure.

Don't stay up late.

You should go home now." Just as Nicole ushered Raegan out of their chamber, they saw a familiar face in the corridor.

Raegan froze.

Her eyes landed on Matteo who was standing at the entrance of another chamber.

It seemed he was equally stunned when seeing her, but he quickly recovered.

He bowed his head and offered a greeting.

walked over and asked, "Is Mitchel in here?" Matteo paused for

he busy today?"

with

door to that chamber swung open, and

woman's voice floated

pricked

the voice all

It was Lauren's.

could intervene, Raegan pushed open the door and

was the most luxurious one in South

the floor blooming with rare flowers to the SWAROVSKI

were sheathed in

Princess Lauren's Birthday." Center

was yesterday's glum face, replaced by a

scene, her complexion went ashen, as though her

was so bustling that nobody

landed on Lauren, who

a piece of cake and guided

like that is so boring,” a man

this grand birthday

Feed him mouth-to-mouth|”" "Mouth-to-mouth!

a coy glance

was not objecting, she picked up a piece of cake between her teeth, clearly

was thick with cheers

cake inched ever closer to Mitchel’s mouth, Nicole uttered in annoyance, "Seriously? She's the shameless home wrecker, and

disgusting.” Nicole grabbed Raegan's

had

"Mitchel," Raegan called.

room suddenly went eerily silent, and every head swiveled toward the intruder all

Mitchel merely

Raegan's mind went blank.

had held her so

The room stayed silent.

Raegan, but she

"What's...

Raegan whispered

happened, or he 7 wouldn't be like

could

unexplainable reason, Mitchel merely ignored

someone broke the awkward silence with a

"Are you trying to land a sugar daddy at South River Club? You must've spent a lot

knew she was still

the famous guys and trust fund babies from

she would resume being the envy of Ardlens ‘ high society, the Murray family's prized daughter, and the

of these wealthy partygoers had side flings, so they naturally

their comments

Nicole had had enough.

moved forward, took Raegan's

out of here." However, Raegan was not budging

and more

guy is way out of

you

instead? I might just make it worth your while tonight," one partygoer

room burst

someone else

had an

without makeup, she outshone those who were

blue, looked

lifted her

stunner

cruel comments from the crowd

and he did not even

balled her hands

she was about to douse the crowd with her wine, someone grabbed her

like an

turned her head and found Jarrod glaring at

Jarrod yanked Nicole away.

get out of his

of the wealthy attendees recognized Jarrod and knew who his

they began to categorize Raegan

guest suddenly grabbed Raegan's hand

friend chose a nice

you'll get everything you want.” "Why should she go with you?"

darling, I can offer you twice what he can." Raegan yanked her hand back and commanded, "Get lost!" Mitchel gazed at the

man lifted his hand to

intervened

"Mr.

Acosta, please do me

mine." At her words, Blair relented, although his eyes remained predatory as if he were sizing up his next meal, Of course, Lauren

still not certain about Mitchel's feelings toward Raegan and did not want to make a fool out of

safer for her if she acted all high and

gaze never

eyes and her nose turning

you promised me last night?” Mitchel finally met her gaze, and a sneer tugged at the corners of

a man says in the heat of the moment, can you?” All

like a leaf, and she looked fragile and lost among the

but filled with revulsion as

a contemptuous glance at her, silently screaming how utterly