Actual reason

Anthea chuckled at Regan's words and softly asked " Regan, do you remember the day when Tal posted her photos on Instagram? "

He softly frowned at the memories of that day, of course he remembered that day, it was the first time he tried flirting with Tal and it angered her, he still didn't forgive his friend for this.

"That was your first test" Anthea continued.

Regan rubbed his chin as he started thinking "The background was Tulips garden which means accepting love. And Tal was in that photo with Red dress doesn't that mean she is trying to love herself ?"

As Regan sorted out everything he clicked his fingers and his eyes turned big as he said "Ah.. so that's what it is".

Anthea chuckled at him as she said "That's what I said to Tal, but the actual reason was when Tal posted her pic it was elegant and at the time seductive, it actually drew a lot of attention".

"And I tested whether you would be jealous and react childishly or would rather be a mature guy who can understand her and support her".

"But you did pass this test, you were mature enough to support her and even encouraged her with your flirting"

At this moment Regan didn't know how to feel, he was happy that he passed the test, but it's so sad that he didn't know it was a test, if he had known that he would rather praise his mother in law for extra marks than flirting with Tal who only ignored him after that.