Stefan refilled their drinks and dropped a bomb.
âDo you think I meet your criteria?â
âAhemâ¦â Raegan nearly choked on a drink upon hearing his question.
Seeing that Stefan was about to rush to her aid, Raegan waved her hand to signal to him not to worry.
While Raegan drank, Stefan asked straightforwardly, âErick told me that youâre looking for someone to be Janeyâs stepfather.
Would you consider me?â
Raegan took a deep breath, surprised by his words.
âStefan, you.
.
âRaegan, I have no romantic aspirations, and I believe Iâm at the right age to start a family.
We complement each other in many ways, and Janey likes me.
I think Iâm a suitable candidate for the role,â
Stefan said seriously.
Raegan agreed with him.
He was indeed a good fit to be Janeyâs stepfather.
As a scholar, Stefan had little interest in romantic matters and approached things rationally.
He believed that he was at an age where starting a family was appropriate, and he was willing to accept Raegan as his wife.
Raegan understood Stefanâs practical approach.
It was obvious he wasnât seeking a passionate romance but rather a compatible partner to be his spouse.
For a moment, Raegan was silent, lost in thought.
After a short while, she concluded that Stefan was indeed the most suitable man for her.
She knew him well and was confident he would be good to Janey.
Still, the suddenness of it all took Raegan by surprise.
She had planned to set up Stefan with Elin.
But now, their paths seemed to be diverging.
But then again, there was something more pressing on her mind.
âActually, right now, .
â Raegan began.
Just as Raegan was about to express her thoughts to Stefan, her words were abruptly cut off by a cold and stern voice.
âAre you finished with dinner?â
Mitchel appeared out of nowhere, pulled a chair between Raegan and Stefan, and took a seat.
He noticed the crab meat on Raeganâs plate, personally peeled by Stefan, and his expression darkened, though he said nothing for the moment.
Raegan found herself in a rather awkward situation as Mitchel abruptly interrupted their conversation.
Realizing that Mitchel was the one who had sent the wine, Stefan narrowed his eyes and asked, âRaegan, whoâs this?â
âHeâs my ex-husband,â Raegan replied.
âHer current husband,â Mitchel corrected her.
Then, a silence engulfed them.
Upon hearing Raeganâs words, Mitchelâs face grew even darker.
Noticing the tension between Raegan and Mitchel, Stefan chose not to say anything.
Raegan remembered the last time Mitchel had shown her their wedding photo seemingly out of nowhere.
She didnât want to escalate the situation in public.
She composed herself and reluctantly clarified, âHeâll soon be my ex.
â
Mitchel felt frustrated by her remark.
What was the point of her explaining their status?