Chapter 245


Chapter 245:

“Daniela, your heart must be made of stone.”

That night, Alexander was overcome by a severe fever. After hours on an IV drip, he eventually began to recover. Following the ordeal, he allowed his hair to grow out, adopting an increasingly somber and withdrawn demeanor.

While working on various construction sites, Alexander occasionally caught sight of Daniela. But he never attempted to approach her again. Instead, he maintained his distance and observed her with a cold, detached expression.

Over time, he found himself spending more and more time with the Harper family, particularly growing closer to Katrina and Joyce.

On bright, sunny afternoons, his gaze often drifted to Joyce’s growing belly. One day, he asked, “So, when’s the baby coming? Have you decided on the hospital and doctor?”

as far as arranging for a top-notch medical team to admit Joyce into the

the other day, Joyce took a bite of an

Alexander’s more excited about this baby than I am. It’s like he really wants to be with me.” Katrina narrowed her eyes, trying to decipher Alexander’s true intentions.

in for a checkup, Alexander appeared more nervous about the results than anyone else. But for anyone suspecting he harbored romantic feelings for Joyce, his actions suggested otherwise. He’d usually show up, sit silently, and hardly say

likes me. And I like him too. Could you talk to Dad? Once the baby is born, we’ll get the inheritance, and

to the string of unsuitable suitors Katrina had found for Joyce,

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been waiting to hear from Katrina for quite a while, but no response came. Munching on an apple,

be your son-in-law anymore?” Previously, whenever Joyce mentioned Alexander, Katrina would

singing his praises, pushing me towards him, right?” Joyce queried, her expression

eye contact, lost in her thoughts. She understood that Joyce showing any sign of weakness could be exploited by Alexander. It was crucial to be open with her daughter. Now that Joyce was the sole heiress to the Harper family fortune, they had no reason to feel

the doorway from the corner of her eye, a slight smile playing on her lips. Refocusing on Joyce, she responded, “Alexander was a suitable match previously. However, since he’s lost the Elite Lux project, he’s no longer at his peak. His renewed interest in you? It’s merely because his prospects

lips puckered in a pout at Katrina’s blunt

you really have

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