Raegan hadn't pulled herself together and stole a glance at Mitchel.

Mitchel didn't return her gaze, focusing instead on Janey and the task of peeling the sweet potato, showing no intention of acknowledging Raegan.

The silence was uncomfortable.

Janey encouraged, “Mommy, try it. Daddy peeled it himself!"

"Alright." Raegan tasted a piece of the sweet potato. Its sweetness was preserved since it was roasted in its skin.

"Does it taste good?" Janey asked, her eyes full of curiosity.

Mitchel looked up, casting a brief glance at Raegan's unusual outfit.

Raegan blushed and said, "Yes."

"You should say thanks to daddy, right? You always tell me to thank people who help me," Janey reminded Raegan in her innocent tone.

“Mommy, did you forget?"

Hearing this, Raegan's cheeks deepened in color. She bowed her head and said quickly, “Thank you." Her voice was barely audible, like a whisper.

"Mommy..." Janey frowned. "You should make eye contact when you say thank you. You just thanked your plate, not daddy."

Lifting her head, Raegan met Mitchel's intense gaze, recalling how he had admired her in the morning light, complimenting every inch of her with a heartfelt "Very beautiful!"

Raegan's ears felt hot in response. She managed to say, "Thanks. The sweet potato is really good."

"You're welcome," Mitchel said quietly. He was pissed off by her this morning. Although his handsome face was still unconcerned, he was a little happy in his heart. It was not like he couldn't do anything about her. Janey seemed helpful to the situation.

In family dynamics, there was always someone who had the upper hand.

It appeared Janey had made things right for Mitchel after what he endured.

Raegan observed Mitchel's indifferent expression and chose to remain silent.

Then, Janey, as if she had discovered something extraordinary, pointed at a mark on Mitchel's jaw and asked, “Daddy, what happened here?"

Raegan's gaze followed Janey's finger, and she almost gasped at the sight. During their earlier argument, she hadn't noticed the distinct bite mark on the side of Mitchel's attractive face.