Noticing her actions, rather than resting as expected, Erick asked with a note of concern, “Where are you going?"

Raegan carried a bit of guilt thinking about Erick's reaction. She waved her hand dismissively and lied, "I only got up to do some exercise."

Erick silently set the food container he was holding down. "Have something to eat first."

He had brought over specially cooked stomach-friendly porridge and several light dishes made by their housemaid. Carefully, he arranged them on the table, inviting Raegan to dine.

Approaching the table, Raegan observed the porridge and dishes.

Though simple, each was prepared to her liking.

Erick rolled his sleeves up and began to serve Raegan the porridge, taking care to remove any pieces of ginger.

Raegan wasn't fond of ginger, yet its inclusion in the porridge was beneficial for her health.

Thus, Erick had instructed the maid to add ginger, planning to remove it himself before serving.

“Erick, I can manage on my own." Raegan felt slightly uncomfortable.

Erick's tenderness toward her was overwhelming, treating her with great care.

"Make sure you finish all of it," Erick insisted.

Following his instruction, Raegan consumed every bit of the porridge, prompting a smile from Erick.

After eating, Raegan used the napkin Erick offered to clean her face and inquired, “Erick, what brought you back suddenly? Is our father alright?"

“He's doing much better. He's been concerned about you and Janey, so he asked me to go back and check on you," Erick replied.

"That's a relief," Raegan responded, feeling somewhat soothed. She had been in daily contact with her father, who reassured her he was fine.

Yet, Raegan worried her father might be concealing his struggles, considering bringing Janey to visit him.

Her father, however, advised against it, citing it wasn't wise for Janey to miss school so soon after enrolling. He knew Janey was enjoying her time here and wished to spare them the hassle of traveling.

“And what's happening with you and that man?" Erick inquired. He had received bits of information from Victor but sought to get the full story directly from Raegan.

Raegan paused to gather her thoughts before sharing the entire incident, including Lauren's schemes to drug her and the subsequent attempt to frame her, thwarted by Mitchel's intervention. She Lightly touched on how she had assisted Mitchel with his medical needs.