On the way back, Raegan fell asleep. Likely due to the advanced stage of her pregnancy, she often felt exceptionally drowsy.

Upon reaching their destination, Stefan carefully parked the car.

Not wanting to disturb her, he observed the sleeping Raegan. He softly adjusted her seat back, tugged the blanket up a bit higher over her lap, and turned down the air conditioning to ensure she could sleep as comfortable as possible.

Once everything was set, he sat back and quietly admired her peaceful expression.

Raegan slept soundly, her cheeks rosy from the cozy air, presenting a lovely sight.

Watching her with a smile, Stefan felt a soothing sense of peace wash over him, simply being in her presence. He suddenly grasped what family could mean. Though their situation was all for a show, at that moment, he genuinely wished they were an actual family.

Raegan continued to sleep soundly for over four hours, from dusk till the stars faded into night.

As she stretched out of habit, her hand reached down, only to encounter emptiness, which startled her awake. That was when she realized she was still inside the car.

“Are you awake?" Stefan, who had stayed awake beside her the entire time, asked.

Raegan was slightly disoriented. "Where am I?"

Amused by her charming confusion, Stefan gently answered, "You're in the car."

"I've been in the car all this time?" Raegan was a bit astonished.

"From when I came back until now?"

"Yes, you fell asleep," Stefan explained.

“How long have I been asleep?" Raegan asked.

“Over four hours."

Raegan was surprised! More than four hours? She had actually slept for that long...

“Stefan, why didn't you wake me?" Raegan felt a bit embarrassed.

Stefan smiled. "Victor mentioned you have difficulty sleeping in unfamiliar places, but you seemed to sleep so soundly after our walk that I decided to let you rest longer."

Raegan was moved by Stefan's patience and kindness, realizing he had sat there for over four hours just to let her sleep comfortably. He was truly considerate.