âHey, bro, where are you going? If you donât heed my advice, youâll regret it!â Luis called out, but Mitchel continued going down the stairs with a somber expression.
Meanwhile, Raegan and Stefan were almost done eating.
Stefan was carefully peeling a crab for Raegan.
Feeling a little embarrassed, Raegan spoke up.
âStefan, itâs all my bad today.
I said Iâd introduce a girl to you, but she couldnât make it.
â
After the phone call, Elin sent a message to Raegan, saying that she didnât want to be in any relationship at the moment.
It puzzled Raegan since Elin hadnât objected when they had discussed the topic earlier.
Why had Elin suddenly changed her mind?
Raegan resolved to have a heart-to-heart conversation with Elin when she returned.
Stefan, in a gentle tone, began, âRaegan, actually, I donât want a girlfriend.
â
Hearing this, Raegan looked at him in bewilderment.
She couldnât understand why both Elin and Stefan were rejecting the idea of being in a relationship.
With a faint smile on his face, Stefan continued, âIâm looking for someone whoâs ready to take that walk down the aisle with me.
â
âAre you saying you want to start a family?â Raegan asked.
âWell, Iâm getting on in years, you know.
â
âDonât be absurd.
Youâre not that old.
Iâd say youâre quite young and handsome.
â
âReally? You think so?â Stefan beamed.
âAbsolutely.
I swear Iâm telling the truth.
â Seeing that Stefan didnât seem to believe her words, Raegan said earnestly, âYou look like a college student.
â
Raegan decided to be candid since she considered Stefan as an older brother figure.
She often used this kind of flattery with Erick, so she thought it might work similarly with Stefan.
âWell, what kind of man do you like then?â Stefan casually asked.
âMy type?â Raegan pondered over the question.
âIf you were looking for a stepfather for Janey, what type of person would you prefer?â Stefan urged.
Raeganâs mind raced.
A stepfather for Janey⦠The image of Mitchel popped into Raeganâs mind, but she quickly shook her head to dismiss the thought.
âI have only one requirement: he must be kind to Janey,â Raegan finally replied.
âAnd what about you?â
âMe?â Raegan asked with confusion written all over her face.
Stefan nodded.
âDonât you have any expectations for your man?â
Raegan pondered for a moment and answered, âWell, he should be easygoing, responsible, and honest with me.
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