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Raegan couldn't let Janey call Mitchel that. Sometimes a small sacrifice was better than enduring prolonged grief. She consoled herself with the belief that Janey would eventually move on and forget Mitchel as time went by. That way, Mitchel's face would become a distant memory for Janey.

Late into the night, as the stars danced in the velvet sky, Raegan felt the weight of the day slowly lift. Pre-orders for his studio had been filled and the city outside his window embraced a serene stillness.

Despite not being officially open, some loyal customers had already placed orders.

The clock struck twelve and Raegan finished her work.

Just then, he heard sobbing coming from Janey's room.

Worried, Annis went to check, but Raegan intervened, motioning for Annis to go to bed. Raegan decided to investigate Janey's distress herself.

Entering Janey's room, Raegan found her in a state of restless sleep, sobbing from time to time.

Leaning on the bed, Raegan gently stroked Janey's back and hummed a comforting lullaby.

In response to the familiar melody, Janey squeezed Raegan's hand tightly.

Seeing her daughter's vulnerable state, Raegan's heart melted.

For her, Janey was a precious gift from God, who gave her strength to face any challenge.

After a while, Janey fell asleep peacefully. However, as she slept, tears clung to her thick eyelashes as she murmured, "Dad..."

There was a touching mix of longing and unspoken expectation in his voice.

Raegan's expression froze for a moment. She gently touched Janey's soft hair and asked tenderly, "Do you really long for a daddy, my little pumpkin?"

After making sure Janey was sleeping soundly, Raegan returned to her room. However, sleep eluded her for what seemed like an eternity. Maybe she should consider finding a stepfather for Janey soon, someone who could play a role in her upbringing.

Raegan was convinced that Kabir would support her decision if he were still around.

However, she would have to wait until her divorce from Mitchel was finalized.

Thinking about Mitchel made Raegan angry. He buried his head under the pillow, making an indignant snort. That Mitchel Dixon, a real son of a bitch.

There was a serious atmosphere in the bar.

Sitting at the bar, the three men became involved in a silent drunkenness.

After the first round, Luis began the second without pause.

Seeing Mitchel drinking one glass of alcohol after another, Luis felt confused. Finally he spoke, his voice tinged with surprise.

"What's the matter?"

However, Mitchel remained silent, his face as cold as ice.

«Isn't it a cause for celebration now that Raegan is back? "Why that long face?" Luis asked, piqued by curiosity.

At that moment, Mitchel asked sharply, "Is it possible for a woman's pregnancy to last two years?"

A sudden clinking of glasses on the table echoed in the air.

Luis burst out laughing at her words. «Now that is defying common sense, right? You know, I once heard of a woman who didn't give birth until she was eleven months into her pregnancy, and that's already an exceptionally rare case. Now you are wondering if it is possible for a woman to carry a fetus for two years. Are you losing your mind?

Mitchel felt disheartened after hearing Luis's words. Overwhelmed, he grabbed the glass and swallowed its contents without saying a word.

"Have you seen Raegan's son?" Luis asked, sensing something.

Mitchel nodded stoically.

Luis asked indifferently: "And who does the little one look like?"

Faced with Luis's question, Mitchel remained thoughtful. Janey had round eyes, long eyelashes, and an oval face, and she looked a lot like Raegan, especially when she smiled.

"I'd say she looks more like Raegan," Mitchel finally responded.

As for Kabir, Mitchel had done his research, he had even seen Kabir's photograph. Although he was reluctant to admit it, Kabir bore a slight resemblance to Raegan, leaving Mitchel undecided as to whether Janey looked more like Raegan or Kabir. However, in his opinion, Janey's appearance leaned more towards Raegan's.

Out of nowhere, Jarrod interjected: "Have you ever considered the possibility that the girl might be yours?"

If Raegan was able to miraculously survive after that incident with the car, then it was within the realm of possibility that Janey belonged to Mitchel.

At that, Mitchel felt a pang of irritation and took a sip of his wine. Naturally, he had had doubts and had carried out a thorough investigation into Janey's paternity.

After Erick mentioned Janey's biological father, Mitchel had already delved into the matter. He had seen Janey's birth certificate, scrutinized the hospital's medical records, and even reviewed video footage of the birth. All the evidence seemed crystal clear and irrefutable.

After the tragic Raegan incident, Mitchel had finally come to the undeniable conclusion that the baby Raegan was carrying could not be Henley's. Henley had always been wickedly cunning. Those words could have been designed to haunt him for the rest of his life.

However, there had never been enough time to discuss much with Raegan. He had disappeared out of nowhere after the car incident.

Judging by Mitchel's expression, Luis could deduce that he must have carried out an investigation. Leaning back on the sofa, he commented: “If you have already discovered the truth, why are you resisting divorce? What are your intentions regarding the little one?

After all, the Dixon family had yet to welcome any grandchildren. If Mitchel refused to divorce Raegan, there would undoubtedly be custody battles for Janey.

With the death of Mitchel's grandfather, Alexis had taken control of fifty percent of the Dixon Group's shares. Luis doubted that Alexis would accept Raegan's child, whether he was biologically Mitchel's or not.

Every time Janey crossed his mind, Mitchel experienced an inexplicable sensation. He felt as if his heart was overflowing with warmth.

Resting his arm on the armrest, Mitchel stated with unwavering resolve, "If Raegan doesn't object, I would like to formally adopt the child and welcome her into the Dixon family."

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