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?" Matteo

busy

with sweat, he answered,

to that chamber swung open, and a waiter wheeled out a

voice floated

pricked

knew the voice all

It was Lauren's.

could intervene, Raegan pushed

entered was the most luxurious one

with rare

pillars were sheathed in

Princess Lauren's Birthday." Center stage was the birthday

was yesterday's glum face, replaced by

scene, her complexion went ashen, as though her strength

bustling that nobody

landed on Lauren, who was arm-in-arm

Lauren spooned up a piece of cake and guided it

cake like that is so boring,” a man beside them suddenly

grand birthday

mouth-to-mouth|”" "Mouth-to-mouth! Mouth-to-mouth!" the guests

cast a coy glance

cake between her teeth, clearly

was thick with cheers and

mouth, Nicole uttered in annoyance, "Seriously? She's

grabbed Raegan's hand, urging her

had

"Mitchel," Raegan called.

and every head swiveled toward the

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 was a complete

Raegan's mind went blank.

man who had held her so closely and called her honey could turn so icy

The room stayed silent.

on Raegan, but she

"What's...

wrong?" Raegan whispered

have happened, or he 7 wouldn't be like

and lovemaking could not have been a

an unexplainable reason, Mitchel

broke the awkward silence with

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

invited all the famous guys and

resume being the envy of Ardlens ‘ high society, the Murray family's prized

these wealthy partygoers had side flings, so they naturally lumped Raegan into that

now, their comments grew increasingly

Nicole had had enough.

took Raegan's hand, and

not budging and

and more curious by Raegan’s gaze on

sweetheart, this guy is

you can

don't you entertain me instead? I might just make it worth your while

burst into

in,” someone else chimed

an undeniable

she outshone those who were

vibrant shade of blue,

the way she lifted her eyes was almost

stunner

comments from

and he did not even intervene when they belittled

her

the crowd with her

place where you can act like an uneducated woman?” The cold, familiar voice sent

glaring at her, his eyes

Jarrod yanked Nicole away.

get out of his grip but

recognized Jarrod and knew who

began to

grabbed Raegan's hand and

your friend chose a

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

yanked her hand back and commanded, "Get lost!" Mitchel gazed at the man who

man lifted his hand to slap

then, Lauren intervened

"Mr.

do

although his eyes remained predatory as if he were sizing up his next meal, Of course, Lauren wanted Blair

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

be safer for her if she acted all high

gaze never left

eyes and

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

the moment, can you?”

leaf, and she looked fragile and lost among

but filled with revulsion as if she

crowd cast a contemptuous glance at her, silently screaming how utterly ridiculous she