Rejected No More: I Am Way Out Of Your League, Darling!

Chapter 248

Chapter 248:

Katrina cast a sidelong glance at Caiden’s detached expression, her eyes drifting to his phone screen, where a photo of Daniela was prominently displayed. She stayed quiet for a moment, the faintest flicker of calculation flashing in her gaze.

Since their last heated exchange, Caiden had become a different man—aloof and disengaged, barely sparing a word for her or Joyce. Even their moments of intimacy had lost their warmth; he would pull away almost immediately. It was obvious that he had some hidden agenda.

His once palpable excitement for Joyce’s pregnancy had faded, replaced with a cold indifference. Could he be shifting his reliance to Daniela instead? That simply wouldn’t do.

Katrina had spent decades scheming for the Harper family fortune. There was no way she would let Daniela swoop in and claim the prize. She needed Caiden to view Daniela as untrustworthy and realize that she and Joyce were the ones he could truly depend on.

Katrina’s lips curved into a measured smile as she ladled soup into Joyce’s bowl and settled beside her.

any thought

adore this baby just as much.” That

as the Bennett family’s influence waned, Katrina began rethinking the inheritance

child should carry the Harper name instead,” she

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turned to Katrina, startled

as her eyes

daughter. It was me who brought you into this family. But all these years, he’s done nothing but treat you with kindness. Raising a child is no small task, and you owe him your

blinked, confused by the

to Daniela, in front of the media, that I wouldn’t have any more children to avoid upsetting her. But over time, Caiden has regretted that decision, and Peyton has voiced his displeasure, saying our branch of the family has lost its importance. Caiden has always cared for you, Joyce. So, I propose that this child takes the Harper name. It would become a part of the Harper legacy, strengthening the family, and also show gratitude

Caiden, his eyes sparkled

“Alright.”

family had

lunch, Caiden eagerly volunteered to go home and