Chapter 352 Katie's Argument With Mitchel Trying not to give herself away, Raegan moved to get some water as Katie requested. However, Mitchel caught her wrist.
Mitchel lifted his eyelids and said with a cold voice, "All she has to do is look after me." This implied that Katie wasn't up to the task of giving orders.
Katie was taken aback for a moment, her eyes quickly filling with tears. With her voice breaking, she said, "Mitchel, I just wanted to get some water." Mitchel stood firm. "If you're thirsty, get it yourself."
"..." Katie was at a loss for words, now not wanting to get herself some water.
After a brief silence, she tried to brush it off. "Never mind, I don't need to drink anything." Raegan observed this exchange from a distance, feeling sorry for Katie.
Despite Katie's compliance, she couldn't gain any favor from Mitchel.
Raegan decided to steer clear of their drama, murmuring, "I'll step outside for a bit." But Mitchel wasn't about to let her leave just like that. He instructed Matteo to show her out. Adding to that, he said, "Have her make me a soup." Matteo was surprised, questioning, "Mr. Dixon, what kind of soup would you like?" It was unusual for Mitchel to ask a
nurse to cook soup, especially when they had cooks for that job.
Mitchel's expression turned icy. "I only want the soup she makes." Truth be told, he didn't care much for the soup itself. His real aim was to find a reason to keep Raegan around.
Matteo caught on quickly and started to usher Raegan off to prepare the soup.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRaegan wanted to leave, not keen on cooking, but Matteo held her back.
Acting not to have recognized Raegan, Matteo implored softly, "Please, don't make things hard. I can't let you leave." Raegan almost rolled her eyes at his ridiculousness. Hadn't Katie already brought Mitchel soup? Trapped, she
fluttered her lashes and queried, "Do you have everything we need for the soup?" Matteo assured her, "We've got everything in the kitchen." Raegan gave a knowing smile. She was going to "properly" cook some nutritious soup for Mitchel.
Inside Mitchel's ward.
Katie, ever adaptable, quickly shook off any disappointment, held up the thermos, and announced, "Mitchel, here's some soup for you. Try it out." "I don't want it." Katie's frustration grew as she noticed Mitchel's lack of interest, feeling a wave of bitterness wash over her. He seemed to prefer the nurse's cooking
over hers.
Leaning back against the headboard, Mitchel glanced at Katie and asked, | "How's your father doing these days?" Katie, thinking Mitchel was showing concern for her family, brightened up.
"Dad's doing well. He often mentions you, saying he didn't see you at dinner with your mom last time. He's been missing you." Mitchel, however, didn't seem to catch her hopeful tone and replied indifferently, "If he's doing well, then we should clear up any misunderstandings with a public statement soon." Katie's face lost its color. She had let this issue slip her mind. She didn't expect Mitchel to remember her words, which were nothing but excuses,
thinking he would forget about the public statement over time.
Mitchel added, "I'll get Matteo to prepare the statement and send it over for your review. It won't harm either of our reputations." Initially, Mitchel didn't mind the content of the public statement, not caring about his own reputation. But now, he felt it was unfair for him to acknowledge something he hadn't done, not wanting Raegan to get the wrong idea. He wanted Raegan to understand that he had been faithful, without any involvement with other women for the past five years.
Katie's eyes instantly reddened. She hastily said, "Mitchel, your position isn't secure yet. The shareholders from my uncle's side are watching you closely. Have you thought about how
cutting ties with me now might affect you?" She added earnestly, "I can handle if.
It's been so long, and I'm prepared to continue like this..." "It's not going to happen," Mitchel interrupted her firmly. "We can't put off the clarification any longer. Matteo will work with you on it. Once I'm feeling better, I'll make things clear to your family." His voice was firm, allowing no argument.
Katie was stunned, tears starting to fill her eyes. At that moment, her emotions overwhelmed her, and she couldn't hold back any longer, admitting, "I... I don't want this." Mitchel looked at her sharply, his tone icy. "Katie, we're not going to argue about this."
Seeing the pain in her eyes, he couldn't conceal his irritation, stating plainly, "Once we release the statement, I expect no more rumors about us, got it?" Katie broke down, crying harder, unable to keep her feelings in check.
"Mitchel..." She stepped closer, almost kneeling by his bed, gripping the sheets tightly.
"How can you do this to me? Don't you remember how my family supported you when you needed it?" Katie wept bitterly, tears streaming.
"Mitchel, are you really going to forget all we've been through once you've got what you needed?" Katie attempted to use public opinion to pressure him. After all, such news would immediately put Mitchel under
the microscope. "The reserve dock initiative, the development in " western suburbs, Arctic Bay Park, the Cloud Village project..." ) Mitchel's tone was icy. "Do I need to remind you how much your Glyn family benefited from those projects?" He didn't care that Katie was turning white and went on, "Originally, I didn't meddle in these things. The rumors about the Dixon and Glyn families uniting through marriage was something your father, you, and my mother discussed, wasn't it? Right from the start, this was a partnership that worked well for both sides. And now you're talking about me being ungrateful. Do I need to get Matteo to put together a presentation to show you how the Glyn family from Berton has held its ground in Ardlens?" |
With each word, he coldly laid out the advantages the Glyn family had gained over the years. Each project Katie had mentioned was worth a fortune. The idea of him being ungrateful was absurd. It was obvious the Glyn family had been milking money.
Katie's thoughts broke off, plunging her into deep despair. She grabbed Mitchel's hand, tears pouring down her face. "Is it because Raegan is back? What's so special about her? She's married, been a mother, and with other men. Do you really want a woman like her?" "Shut up!" Mitchel jerked his hand away forcefully.
Katie stumbled and fell to the floor.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe fall hurt. Her eyes widened in disbelief, unable to comprehend how Mitchel could show such indifference.
Over the years, their relationship, though not warm, had led her to believe she had a special place in his life, especially since she had supported him through his toughest moments.
She couldn't fathom their bond ending in such a cold manner.
"Keep in mind, whether it was before or now, Raegan is and always will be my wife. Think twice before you bring her up again!" Mitchel's words came as a stark warning, his anger unmistakable.
Deep down, Mitchel believed he was the only one allowed to affect Raegan's emotions. The thought of anyone else causing Raegan distress, whether through actions or words, was unacceptable to him.
Katie's fall snapped her back to reality.
Masking her feelings, she wiped away
her tears and managed to steady her voice. "I'm sorry, Mitchel. I shouldn't have lost control like that," she apologized. i Mitchel, his expression cold and detached, didn't even bother to look at Katie, sensing her intentions.
Katie's heart felt as if it was cracking, trying desperately to keep herself together. She wished she hadn't come if she had known this would be the outcome.
Yet, realizing Mitchel's stance, Katie understood that avoiding today's confrontation wouldn't spare her from future ones. It was better to face things head-on.
"Give me three days. I'll talk to my father. You're right. I need to act professionally and properly conclude
| this matter," Katie pled.