Noticing the impending delay in their meeting, Matteo said, "Mr. Dixon, why don't you go ahead? I'll stay here with the little girl and catch up with you later."

However, Mitchel retorted coldly, "What's the hurry?"

This unexpected intervention surprised Matteo. It never crossed Matteo's mind that Mitchel would one day pry into other people's business.

Disregarding Matteo's bewildered expression, Mitchel composed himself and asked in a softer tone, “Is your name Janey?"

"Yes," Janey replied.

“How old are you?" Mitchel asked.

“I'll be four in a few months." Janey gazed up at Mitchel with her big, watery eyes, answering every question with earnest innocence.

She found Mitchel exceptionally good-looking and secretly wished he could be her father.

Under Janey's adoring gaze, Mitchel felt a warmth in his heart.

However, a realization struck him. Her age didn't align with Raegan's baby.

Attempting to uncover the truth, Mitchel coaxed patiently, "Can you tell me your mother's name?"

Janey's eyes widened with excitement the moment Mitchel posed the question.

Janey couldn't help but think Mitchel must have sensed her desire for him to be her daddy, prompting him to ask about her mommy's name.

"My mommy's name is..." Janey was on the verge of blurting it out.

Yet, before she could finish, a deep male voice intervened. "Janey Foster!"

Upon hearing her full name, Janey shivered and instinctively covered her mouth.

"Thank you for taking care of my daughter," Erick said, pulling Janey into his arms as he addressed Mitchel.

However, as Erick's eyes landed on Mitchel's face, his expression suddenly changed, tension settling on his face.

The subtle change in Erick's expression wasn't lost on Mitchel. A frown creased his brow as he looked at Erick from head to toe.

However, Erick swiftly regained his composure.