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 Following the ordeal, he allowed his hair to grow out, adopting an increasingly somber and withdrawn demeanor.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?”

went as far as arranging for a top-notch medical team to admit Joyce into the hospital an entire month before her

bed the other day, Joyce took a bite

am. It’s like he really wants to be with me.” Katrina narrowed her eyes, trying

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,

hopeful smile grew as she continued, “I guess Alexander likes me. And I like him too. Could you talk to Dad? Once the baby is born,

Katrina had found for Joyce, Alexander seemed like a far

𝕸𝖔𝖗𝖊 𝖚𝖕𝖉𝖆𝖙𝖊𝖘 𝖎𝖓 𝖌𝖆𝖑𝖓𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑𝖘.𝖈𝖔𝖒

to hear from Katrina for quite a while, but no response came.

Don’t you want Alexander to be your son-in-law anymore?” Previously, whenever Joyce mentioned Alexander, Katrina would quickly concur

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

avoided 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

standing in 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

in a pout at

do you really have to say it that

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