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.

in here?"

busy

Matteo's forehead glistening with sweat, he answered, "Yes,

that chamber swung

woman's voice floated

pricked up

voice all too

It was Lauren's.

pushed

most luxurious one

with rare flowers

pillars were sheathed

LCD screen blinked, "Celebrating the Little Princess Lauren's Birthday." Center stage

glum face, replaced by a smirk

her complexion went ashen, as though

bustling that

eyes landed on Lauren, who was arm-in-arm with

a piece of cake and

that

this grand birthday party

gratitude! Feed him mouth-to-mouth|”"

cast a coy glance

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

was thick with cheers

Mitchel’s mouth, Nicole uttered in annoyance, "Seriously? She's the shameless home wrecker, and she's so proud

disgusting.” Nicole grabbed Raegan's hand, urging her to

had

"Mitchel," Raegan called.

and every head swiveled toward the

puzzled faces, Raegan took a few steps toward Mitchel and said, "Come home with me." Mitchel merely shot Raegan a fleeting glance and looked away as if the woman before him

Raegan's mind went blank.

man who had held her so

The room stayed silent.

were on Raegan, but she did not

"What's...

Raegan

happened, or he 7

lovemaking could

an unexplainable reason, Mitchel merely ignored

someone broke the awkward silence with

entered the wrong room." "Are you trying to land a sugar daddy at South River Club? You must've spent a lot to get

organized it to make sure everyone knew she was still Mitchel'’s apple

had invited all the famous guys and trust fund

envy of

side flings, so they naturally lumped Raegan into

their comments grew increasingly

Nicole had had enough.

forward, took Raegan's hand, and urged,

here." However, Raegan was not budging and just locked

and more

sweetheart, this guy is way out

someone you can hook up

entertain me instead? I might just make it worth

burst

someone

an undeniable

outshone those who

a vibrant shade of blue, looked submissive when she made

the way she lifted her

stunner

comments from the

deaf to them, and he did not even intervene when they

Nicole balled her hands

about to douse the crowd with her

you think this is a place where you can act like an uneducated woman?” The cold,

found Jarrod glaring at her, his eyes twinkling like the

Jarrod yanked Nicole away.

out of his grip but

wealthy attendees recognized Jarrod and knew who

Nicole away, they began to categorize Raegan as that

suddenly grabbed Raegan's hand and

chose

me, and you'll get everything you want.” "Why should she

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

his hand to slap

intervened with a

"Mr.

Acosta, please do me

an acquaintance of mine." At her words, Blair relented, although his eyes remained predatory as if he

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

her if she

never

her eyes and her nose turning red, she

you forget what you promised me last night?” Mitchel finally met her gaze, and a sneer tugged at

heat of the moment, can

like a leaf, and she looked fragile and lost

not just distant but filled with revulsion as if she was something

a contemptuous glance at her, silently screaming how utterly ridiculous