Raegan admitted his point made sense. Separating the certificates could lead to inconvenience.

Later, they visited Mitchel's grandfather, who was delighted to see them.

Post-visit, Raegan had students to tutor. Mitchel decided to drop her off at the destination.

During the drive, Mitchel's watchful eyes were on her. He parked the car and locked the doors, his expression turning serious.

“What's on your mind?" Raegan asked.

Mitchel looked solemn.

“You're a married woman now. Regardless of your past with Henley, you must understand this. While we're married, any contact with him is off-limits. Do you understand?"

"Okay," Raegan agreed immediately. She had no intention of contacting Henley.

Mitchel's expression softened slightly at her prompt agreement. But he couldn't resist asking, "Why did you agree so easily? Aren't you afraid he'll be hurt?"

Raegan felt the need to clear up any misunderstandings from before.

“To be honest, there was never anything between him and me."

Raegan didn't feel like delving into this topic. After all, Henley once saved her life, and she believed it was best to leave the past behind.

As Raegan prepared to exit the car, Mitchel suddenly grabbed her hand.

His voice, deep and husky, asked, "What do you mean by that?"

"Just what I said."

His grip tightened, making her uncomfortable. Raegan tried to pull away, eager to escape the tension building between them.

But Mitchel held on, his voice betraying a hint of vulnerability, “Did you ever..."

He hesitated, the unasked question hanging in the air, his anxiety evident.

Mitchel, typically self-controlled, seemed to lose his composure whenever she was around.

His proposal of remarriage, under the guise of a pretense for his grandpa's sake, hinted at a deeper motive. He just couldn't bear the thought of her being with someone else.