Erick's expression twitched. “Who said Raegan is going to marry you?"

Erick found Mitchel's forwardness presumptuous. Before Raegan even agreed to marry him, Mitchel had already prepared a prenuptial agreement.

"It all depends on Raegan. I won't force her, but I want to provide Janey with a complete family," Mitchel said, his obsidian-Like eyes earnestly conveying his promise to Erick. "If you give me a chance, I swear on my life to protect Raegan and Janey."

Outwardly, Erick maintained a cool demeanor, his expression giving little away. But internally, his heart was in turmoil. Mitchel was proving to be exceptionally determined and a master negotiator who knew exactly what to offer, presenting terms that were difficult to refuse. More importantly, it seemed he cared for Janey from the bottom of his heart.

Erick's lips turned down when he remembered Janey's biological father was actually Mitchel. He wondered whether Mitchel's unconditional acceptance of Janey stemmed from the bond of blood.

Mitchel coughed a few times and winced. He was yet to make a full recovery and needed to return to the hospital as soon as possible.

“Erick, I've sent the details of the Boyd family's scandal to your email. Excuse me, but I must head back to the hospital now. I sincerely hope you will consider my request."

Erick held on to the document, mixed emotions swirling through his dark eyes. Lost in thought, he didn't speak for a long time.

At the villa.

Raegan stared at the fragrant porridge simmering in the pot with a puzzled expression.

At first, she had deemed cooking a challenge for her, but after consulting with Annis, she found herself able to prepare the dish proficiently as if she had done it before.

However, it seemed Mitchel would not get to taste it.

Raegan didn't want to break her promise, but Erick had instructed Victor to watch her even more closely than before. He even restricted her movements to just the company and the house. Erick simply wanted Mitchel to be out of Raegan's life, not wanting any harm from Mitchel to come her way again.

Raegan stared out at the darkening sky, wondering whether the stubborn Mitchel still refused to eat anything except for her dishes.

After hearing one too many sighs from Raegan, Annis gazed at Raegan and asked, "Miss, do you want to go out?"

Raegan hesitated before shaking her head. “It doesn't matter. My brother doesn't allow me to go out."

Annis stared at Raegan intently. She could tell Raegan wanted to go out, her destination a mystery.

After some thought, Annis suggested, “I guess a quick return from delivering the porridge you had cooked wouldn't harm. Just make sure to make it quick. Victor was invited to come in for dinner just now."

Reagan was hesitant. This wasn't the first time Erick got angry because of Mitchel.

Annis read the reason for Raegan's hesitation correctly. “If your brother comes back before you, I'll cover for you. I'll just tell him that you aren't feeling well and went to sleep early."