Chapter 98
Cruel To Her The expression on Mitchel's face froze for a moment.
It turned out that today was Lauren's birthday.
He always remembered her birthday.
But this year, he had forgotten it for the first time.
A few years ago, Mitchel witnessed something disgusting, making him lose his mind.
Before he knew it, he was already submerged in a freezing cold lake.
If it weren't for Lauren's desperate efforts to save him, he would have died long ago.
And that day was her birthday.
That was why her birthday was one of his most unforgettable days.
Since then, Lauren's birthday had become one of Mitchel's top priorities.
No matter how busy he was, he always celebrated it with her.
At this moment, Lauren reached out and gently tugged at Mitchel’s sleeve.
And when he didn't pull away, she felt relieved.
She looked at him pitifully and said, "Mitchel, I've been waiting for you since three o'clock." Winter was almost approaching, so it was already cold now.
Lauren wore thin clothes, and her nose turned red from the cold.
She looked vulnerable and pitiful.
Mitchel withdrew his hand.
His brows furrowed tightly, and he said in a cold and displeased voice, "Stop being silly.” Although he spoke in a disapproving tone, Lauren felt a touch of sweetness in his words.
For her, his words meant he was worried about her.
And this made her feel like it was worth staying out in the cold for so long.
She glanced at Raegan in the car complacently, feeling a sense of satisfaction.
Lauren assumed Raegan must have done something to gain Mitchel's sympathy and deliberately asked him to visit her grandmother's grave together.
But Lauren believed that Raegan's efforts were futile.
After all, today was her birthday, and she knew that Mitchel would definitely celebrate with her on this special day.
Jocelyn, standing nearby, also spoke up.
"Mr. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
Dixon, Miss Murray got up at five this morning and baked a birthday cake for herself.
She wanted to eat it with you.” Mitchel looked at Jocelyn with a frown.
"And you just let her do such a stupid thing?” Mitchel spoke in a voice devoid of emotion, and it made Jocelyn shudder involuntarily.
Mitchel had feelings for Lauren, not for her.
Jocelyn was worried that she might inadvertently touch a sensitive spot and cause trouble.
Jocelyn hastened to explain for herself, "Mr.
Dixon, I tried to convince Miss Murray not...” But before she could finish her words, Lauren interrupted, "Mitchel, don't blame Jocelyn.
It's not her fault.
Every year, we always celebrate my birthday together, right?" After saying this, Lauren timidly glanced behind Mitchel.
Mitchel turned around, following her gaze.
Then he saw Raegan standing behind him quietly.
He had the urge to explain to Raegan what Lauren had said, but he couldn't find the right words to say.
After all, he knew very well that Lauren was right.
Indeed, he had promised to spare a part of his day to celebrate Lauren's birthday with her.
Raegan looked at Lauren's timid expression calmly.
She wanted to laugh out loud.
Judging from the look on Lauren's face, it was as if she was bullied.
Unfortunately, in Raegan's eyes, her performance fell flat.
Of course, Lauren was not the only one capable of displeasing people by putting on an act.
Raegan also had her own ways of doing it.
Approaching Mitchel gracefully, Raegan extended her hand and delicately intertwined her fingers with his, gazing up at him.
"| thought we were going home." Raegan's voice was soft.
She was like a gentle and sweet kitten.
The expression on Lauren's face instantly changed upon hearing this.
She instinctively turned her gaze to Mitchel.
Mitchel's gaze became meaningful.
Obviously, he liked it when Raegan talked this way.
Panic surged in Lauren's heart.
She thought Raegan was seducing Mitchel.
If she could, she wanted to tear Raegan apart right now.
However, she couldn't lose her temper in front of Mitchel.
So, she had to get a grip.
She tried her best to put on a pitiful look and said softly, "Mitchel, you will celebrate my birthday with me, right?” Lauren didn't need to remind Mitchel what her birthday meant to him.
She was confident that he would celebrate her birthday with her.
"Lauren, since it's your birthday today, you can tell Kyle anything you want.
He will be at your service twenty-four hours a day." "Mitchel, what do you mean by that?” Lauren asked, looking at Mitchel in disbelief.
She thought she had misheard him.
Her face turned extremely unpleasant.
"Mitchel, you're joking, right?” Mitchel replied, "Lauren, I'm not joking.
Wait for Kyle in the car." "No, I don't want to!" Lauren suddenly shouted, shaking her head vigorously.
"Mitchel, I'm not asking for too much.
All I want is for you to celebrate my birthday with me." As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, making her look even more pitiful.
However, Mitchel remained unmoved.
"Lauren, I've already made everything clear to you in the hospital." After saying this, he directly took Raegan's hand and walked toward the car.
Raegan's hand was cold when she got out of the car.
But now that Mitchel was holding it, she felt warm.
Suddenly, a loud thud sounded behind them.
"Ah! My lady, how did you fall?” Jocelyn cried in panic, and Lauren wailed in pain.
Mitchel paused for a moment.
Then he continued walking toward the car without looking back.
When Lauren saw that Mitchel was about to get in the car, her face turned deathly pale.
She cried even harder, sounding heartbreaking.
“Mitchel, it hurts so much.
Please, don't leave me.
My knee hurts.
Mitchel, you can't abandon me.
It’s my birthday.” This time, Lauren kept reminding Mitchel of her birthday, wanting Mitchel to recall the significance of her birthday and stay with her.
It was a promise she had traded her life for.
At this moment, Mitchel stopped getting in the car.
He glanced at Raegan as if he wanted to say something.
Raegan pretended not to see the reluctance on Mitchel's face.
She only stared into his eyes and said, "Didn't you say you want to spend a good time with me?" If Mitchel left her now for Lauren's sake, he would only do the same in the future.
Then, she would never get rid of Lauren in her life.
She would always live under Lauren's shadow.
Mitchel lowered his gaze and said softly, “Okay.” Then he got in the car without hesitation.
However, Raegan did not get in the car.
She looked at him and said, "You go ahead." “What do you want to do?" Mitchel asked in confusion.
"I just have something to ask her.
Don't worry.
I won't do anything to her.” Mitchel didn't ask any more questions.
He started the car and drove straight ahead.
Upon seeing this, Lauren collapsed to the ground and shouted, "Mitchel!" But her effort was in vain.
The car didn't stop at all.
Lauren froze.
Her bloodshot eyes stared at the car without blinking.
She couldn't believe that things had turned out this way.
Just now, she was so confident that victory was hers.
Mitchel celebrated her birthday with her every year for a long time.
She couldn't believe he abandoned her now.
Anger contorted Lauren's face.
She looked ferocious.
She blamed Raegan for all this.
She believed that Raegan had poisoned Mitchel's mind.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be this cruel to her.
At this moment, Raegan approached Lauren.
She looked at Lauren's pitiful figure on the ground condescendingly and sneered, "Lauren, you were behind what happened in my grandmother's ward, right?” Lauren hesitated for a moment.
She let Jocelyn help her sit up.
Then she looked at Raegan in feigned confusion and said, "Raegan, I don't understand what you are talking about." Raegan sneered coldly, "Lauren, do you really think your instigation was seamless? What do you think will be Mitchel's reaction if he finds out about that? Will he still think highly of you if he sees your true color? Do you think his meager gratitude to you will keep him forever?" A trace of malice flashed through Lauren's eyes.
She couldn't help cursing Tessa inwardly.
That idiot Tessa must have said something, leading Raegan to be certain it was her instigation.
But, so what if Raegan knew she was the instigator? Lauren didn't think it was a big deal.
She never thought abetting was not a crime.
Besides, no one could prove that she was really responsible for it.
Since Mitchel had left, Lauren thought there was no need for her to pretend to be pitiable anymore.
She chuckled softly and said, "Raegan, I really don't understand what you're talking about.
I heard that your grandmother died of illness.
What does it have to do with mee" After saying this, she smiled provocatively.
It was as if she was telling Raegan, "So what if I am the instigator? What can you do to me?" But much to Lauren's surprise, Raegan suddenly leaned over, pressed down her wheelchair forcefully, and looked at her with ominous eyes.
"It doesn't matter if you don't understand.
I just want you to always remember that I am Mitchel’s wife.
As long as am here, I won't give you a chance to seduce him.
So, stop acting like a shameless mistress.
Know your place! You know what? I actually don't believe that the entire Murray family is shameless.
If you dare to provoke me again, I will tell the public that you are a home wrecker who longs to be Mitchel's wife.
Everyone in Ardlens will know that you are a shameless woman who meddles in other people's marriage.”