Chapter 2043: Chapter 2048

“I haven’t decided yet,” Raegan replied truthfully.

Raegan’s past with Mitchel had left her timid, wary of repeating the history and experiencing the suffering again.

Plus, she had Janey and two more babies on the way, rendering her felt she couldn’t afford to be reckless on the matter of being involved in a relationship.

Stefan was Erick’s pal and a man of proven character.

Raegan reasoned that from the perspective of a stepfather for her children, he would be a great choice.

“Raegan, if you’re undecided, don’t let others’ opinions sway you.

Focus on what’s best for you.

Neither your children nor us should influence your decision,” Erick said earnestly.

Raegan was stunned for a moment.

Judging from Erick’s tone, it seemed he didn’t want her to be with Stefan.

She couldn’t help asking, “Why? Didn’t you want to set me up with Stefan before?”

Erick raised an eyebrow.

“I can’t even judge my own feelings clearly.

So, my recommendation didn’t say much.

Stefan is a good man.

But you can’t consider him just because of that.

Do you understand what I mean?”

Raegan was silent.

Erick stared at her, studying her expression.

With the multiple years before Raegan reunited with the Fosters, he couldn’t quite discern the cause of her indecisiveness.

His main concern was her happiness, and he believed marriage was not about fulfilling tasks or simply finding a father for her children.

Raegan deserved more than just settling down.

“What I mean is…” Erick paused for a moment, struggling to find the right words to clearly explain his thoughts.

He wondered what their mother would say if she was there.

After a while, Eric sighed and said, “What you need is a partner who will be with you for the rest of your Life.

Someone integral to your life and not just someone good to you and your children.

Because being good to you and your children can be handled by us, your family.

And we can do that indefinitely.

So, when considering Stefan’s confession, you need to set aside this factor and only focus on one thing.

And that is whether this man is really someone you want.

”

Raegan had never thought about this.

She had a giving personality, prioritizing the people she cared about the most, especially her family.

Just like when considering a father for her children, she purely looked for the standard of a good father, not thinking if he would be a good partner for her.

Raegan remained silent, so Erick continued, “Raegan, although I don’t know much about feelings, I don’t think the dynamics between you and Stefan fall into that description.

Stefan indeed treats you well.

But I don’t want you to have the mentality that since you can’t repay his kindness, you might as well offer yourself to him wholeheartedly.

”

Raegan developed a pleaser personality because of her childhood experiences.

If someone treated her well, she would treat them even better.

But if she couldn’t repay their kindness, she might sacrifice herself to satisfy them.

Erick didn’t want Raegan to make decisions without understanding her feelings clearly.

He added, “What I mean is, I don’t want you to settle down.

Don’t let our opinions sway you.

You should know that it’s your life, so what you think is the most important.

”

Raegan looked at Erick in awe.

She hadn’t expected him to say such profound words.

She felt like he had matured.

She grasped his speech.

‘s BunnyBookery Rather than finding a standard good man to marry, Erick cared more about whether she felt a soul connection with her partner.

Raegan was suddenly enlightened, realizing she had fallen into a misconception before.

Indeed, she shouldn’t have measured a man by the idea of finding a great father for her three children.

So, she nodded repeatedly.

“Erick, I understand what you mean.

I’ll think it over carefully.

”

Erick desired for Raegan to prioritize her own feelings instead of always placing others over herself.

He said gently, “Always remember that whatever decision you make, our dad and I will unconditionally support you.

Whether you stay single or get married, we always have your back.

”

Raegan’s eyes were slightly teary as she hugged Erick.

“Erick, our family will be reunited.

”

“Yes.

Definitely!” Erick was firm and determined.

The next day, Stefan came to see Raegan early in the morning and invited her for a walk.

Raegan readily agreed.

Stefan had always been considerate.

Before Raegan could even bring up the topic, he said first, “Raegan, what I said that day was a bit premature and rushed.

I didn’t consider that you were still pregnant and that your emotions were a bit unstable.

I know it will change in the future.

So, let’s talk about it again later.

”

Maybe because he lacked maternal care, Stefan had always been sensitive.

He quickly detected even the slightest change in Raegan’s emotions.

Like right now, he felt she was wavering a bit.

But he hadn’t had the opportunity to demonstrate himself to her yet.

So, he wanted to delay things for as long as possible and strive for more opportunities.