Elin was left speechless. She longed to forget everything about the previous evening. "I'm out having dinner," she said.

"With whom?"

"With Raegan..." Elin confessed reluctantly.

Erick, learning it was Raegan, felt a slight easing in his tense chest. “Alright, enjoy your dinner."

Elin, noting that mentioning Raegan was effective, said to Erick, “Make sure to lock the door when you leave."

Noticing Elin's tone had returned to being distant, Erick frowned and abruptly hung up.

Elin gazed at the silent phone for a moment. That was just Erick's way. In his presence, she could never escape being seen as the daughter of a maid.

Raegan walked into the restaurant, and a waiter escorted her upstairs.

The restaurant was a luxurious venue, consisting entirely of chambers without a main hall, ensuring significant privacy.

Raegan had been following the waiter upstairs silently. Suddenly, the waiter greeted, "Good evening, sir."

Raegan looked up and was taken aback by Mitchel's striking appearance.

Her heart skipped a beat!

Clearly, Mitchel had spotted Raegan. His deep, dark eyes held a chilly aloofness.

Their eyes locked for a brief second, and Raegan nearly let the question that was eating her up slip out. Was the baby Katie was carrying his? This question was crucial for her. It had the power to change everything she thought she knew about Mitchel.

However, Mitchel only gave Raegan a fleeting look of indifference and then turned away as if she were just another face in the crowd.

Mitchel started to walk off, his steps long and determined.

Raegan's hands clenched until the waiter's voice brought her back, "Miss?"

Raegan shook off her thoughts and hurried after the waiter.

Mitchel was walking toward the same direction as Raegan and the waiter.

The restaurant had a unique setup with its chambers scattered about, offering more privacy.