Chapter 167


Chapter 167:

“Mom, why do you think Alexander will come?”

With a knowing chuckle, Katrina replied, “He probably got rejected by Daniela. Do you really think the Bennett family hasn’t considered all their options? At the end of the day, they’re eyeing our fortune.”

A knot of unease tightened in Joyce’s chest. She harbored fears that Alexander might scorn her, and beyond that, she was troubled by the thought that he might not treat her child with kindness.

It wasn’t until Katrina reassured her that the Harper family’s fortune would be in her child’s name and that she’d take care of the child herself that Joyce’s tension eased slightly.

Caiden furrowed his brow upon hearing that.

The thought of taking care of a child was the furthest thing from his mind.

He had no interest in a life cluttered with the chaos of diapers and nursery rhymes.

kept his feelings to himself

Joyce’s belly, Caiden realized this child wasn’t connected to him by blood. Was he about to endow his vast fortune to someone

in his house and using his money was one thing. He couldn’t take his wealth with him beyond the grave. But the thought of leaving it all to an outsider sent a chill down his spine.

Caiden dwelled on this fact, the deeper his discomfort grew. And if Joyce ever married, her allegiance would inevitably pivot to her husband’s family,

didn’t sit right with him, no matter

captivating tales on

to Katrina that he was off to pick up

to the storm brewing in

your father is to embrace a grandchild someday. Don’t worry, Joyce. Everything in this house belongs to you and your child—no

faltered as he stepped outside. For an inexplicable

the bright lights, Katrina’s face was heavily made up, her eyes alight with pride

back to Caiden unexpectedly, recalling the summer Katrina first became a part of

home to retrieve some documents

seated at the grand dining table

maid flashed a smile and suggested, “You’ve had a lot of egg custard today. Perhaps you’d prefer

soured instantly. She ripped off her bib and began to wail

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