Chapter 1025

Chapter 1025:

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After a quiet week, on this fine day, Raegan planned to take a walk after lunch. Six months pregnant, she could not stay locked up at home continuously, since her doctor had advised her to do some exercise.

However, with the Clifford family's numerous spies around her, Raegan was cautious and generally avoided strolling.

Raegan and Stefan resided in different rooms of the villa, she upstairs and he downstairs, maintaining their disguise.

For the first three days, they didn't even go out.

Rumors circulated that they were inseparable, that they remained locked in their rooms without leaving them.

Even at dinner with Stefan's father, he had acknowledged their close bond but had advised them to be cautious, given that Raegan's pregnancy was no trivial matter.

After dinner, Stefan's father even suggested that Stefan could take a concubine to satisfy his needs.

Stefan flatly refused, pointing out that they had only been married for three days. However, his father was already thinking about a concubine for him.

This incident highlights the inferiority of women in Aurora.

In the opinion of those men, women were mere tools for reproduction and physical pleasure, devoid of any rights.

Raegan understood why Stefan opted for a fake marriage to get away from the Clifford family, as anyone with a modern education would have a hard time tolerating such antiquated and oppressive views.

After eating, Stefan took Raegan for a walk in a park near the villa.

Having never been outside the Clifford family mansion in Aurora, Raegan found everything outside intriguing. Along the way, she eagerly absorbed the surrounding landscapes, while Stefan shared stories related to local customs.

Their conversation flowed easily, free of any awkwardness.

Behind them, a black SUV followed at a leisurely pace.

Stefan could see the driver of the SUV in the rearview mirror.

Although he didn't recognize the driver, he suspected the man in the back seat.

Stefan glanced at Raegan, who seemed oblivious, still enthralled by the scenery on the road.

Stefan preferred not to mention it.

When they arrived, Stefan opened the car door for Raegan and offered his hand to help her. It was a somewhat intimate gesture, similar to that of a real couple.

Raegan hesitated, unsure of accepting his help.

Noticing her hesitation, Stefan explained, "The ground is covered in pebbles, so I'll support you so you can walk safely."

Embarrassed by her hesitation, Raegan realized how thoughtful Stefan always was and thought it was unreasonable for her to feel uncomfortable over such a minor act. He held out his hand, which Stefan took firmly.

After disembarking, Stefan held onto her until they had passed the pebble path. He then walked next to Raegan without holding her hand.

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