Seeing that Stefan was about to rush to her aid, Raegan waved her hand to signal to him not to worry.

While Raegan drank, Stefan asked straightforwardly, “Erick told me that you're looking for someone to be Janey's stepfather. Would you consider me?"

Raegan took a deep breath, surprised by his words. "Stefan, you..

"Raegan, I have no romantic aspirations, and I believe I'm at the right age to start a family. We complement each other in many ways, and Janey likes me. I think I'm a suitable candidate for the role,"

Stefan said seriously.

Raegan agreed with him. He was indeed a good fit to be Janey's stepfather.

As a scholar, Stefan had little interest in romantic matters and approached things rationally. He believed that he was at an age where starting a family was appropriate, and he was willing to accept Raegan as his wife.

Raegan understood Stefan's practical approach. It was obvious he wasn't seeking a passionate romance but rather a compatible partner to be his spouse.

For a moment, Raegan was silent, lost in thought. After a short while, she concluded that Stefan was indeed the most suitable man for her. She knew him well and was confident he would be good to Janey.

Still, the suddenness of it all took Raegan by surprise. She had planned to set up Stefan with Elin. But now, their paths seemed to be diverging.

But then again, there was something more pressing on her mind.

"Actually, right now, ." Raegan began.

Just as Raegan was about to express her thoughts to Stefan, her words were abruptly cut off by a cold and stern voice. “Are you finished with dinner?"

Mitchel appeared out of nowhere, pulled a chair between Raegan and Stefan, and took a seat. He noticed the crab meat on Raegan's plate, personally peeled by Stefan, and his expression darkened, though he said nothing for the moment.

Raegan found herself in a rather awkward situation as Mitchel abruptly interrupted their conversation.

Realizing that Mitchel was the one who had sent the wine, Stefan narrowed his eyes and asked, "Raegan, who's this?"

“He's my ex-husband," Raegan replied.

"Her current husband," Mitchel corrected her.

Then, a silence engulfed them.

Upon hearing Raegan's words, Mitchel's face grew even darker.